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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.78, 3,087.86 and 759.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.78, 3,087.86 and 759.95 is: 1,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.78 : 3,087.86 = 759.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.78/3,087.86 = 759.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.78x = 3,087.86 × 759.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.78x = 2,346,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,599.97/2,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.80

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