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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.21, 3,087.72 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.21, 3,087.72 and 759.78 is: 1,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.21 : 3,087.72 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.21/3,087.72 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.21x = 3,087.72 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.21x = 2,345,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,987.90/2,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.82

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