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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.68, 3,087.20 and 759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.68, 3,087.20 and 759.98 is: 1,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.68 : 3,087.20 = 759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.68/3,087.20 = 759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.68x = 3,087.20 × 759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.68x = 2,346,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,210.26/2,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.67

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