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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.36, 3,113.62 and 758.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.36, 3,113.62 and 758.98 is: 1,138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.36 : 3,113.62 = 758.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.36/3,113.62 = 758.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.36x = 3,113.62 × 758.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.36x = 2,363,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,175.31/2,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.68

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