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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.56, 3,077.60 and 752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.56, 3,077.60 and 752.84 is: 1,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.56 : 3,077.60 = 752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.56/3,077.60 = 752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.56x = 3,077.60 × 752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.56x = 2,316,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,940.38/2,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.36

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