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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.57, 3,075.53 and 752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.57, 3,075.53 and 752.73 is: 1,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.57 : 3,075.53 = 752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.57/3,075.53 = 752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.57x = 3,075.53 × 752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.57x = 2,315,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,043.70/2,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.43

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