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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.30, 3,076.94 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.30, 3,076.94 and 752.76 is: 1,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.30 : 3,076.94 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.30/3,076.94 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.30x = 3,076.94 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.30x = 2,316,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,199.24/2,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.14

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