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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.66, 3,088.11 and 742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.66, 3,088.11 and 742.68 is: 1,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.66 : 3,088.11 = 742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.66/3,088.11 = 742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.66x = 3,088.11 × 742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.66x = 2,293,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,477.53/2,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.06

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