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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.93, 3,088.53 and 742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.93, 3,088.53 and 742.59 is: 1,113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.93 : 3,088.53 = 742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.93/3,088.53 = 742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.93x = 3,088.53 × 742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.93x = 2,293,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,511.49/2,058.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.93

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