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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.58, 3,112.99 and 759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.58, 3,112.99 and 759.40 is: 1,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.58 : 3,112.99 = 759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.58/3,112.99 = 759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.58x = 3,112.99 × 759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.58x = 2,364,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,004.61/2,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.41

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