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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.96, 3,089.28 and 742.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.96, 3,089.28 and 742.89 is: 1,114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.96 : 3,089.28 = 742.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.96/3,089.28 = 742.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.96x = 3,089.28 × 742.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.96x = 2,294,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,995.22/2,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.64

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