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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.33, 3,111.42 and 759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.33, 3,111.42 and 759.10 is: 1,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.33 : 3,111.42 = 759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.33/3,111.42 = 759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.33x = 3,111.42 × 759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.33x = 2,361,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,878.92/2,074.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.62

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