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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.95, 3,087.13 and 759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.95, 3,087.13 and 759.25 is: 1,138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.95 : 3,087.13 = 759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.95/3,087.13 = 759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.95x = 3,087.13 × 759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.95x = 2,343,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,903.45/2,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.95

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