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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.84, 3,077.28 and 753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.84, 3,077.28 and 753.60 is: 1,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.84 : 3,077.28 = 753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.84/3,077.28 = 753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.84x = 3,077.28 × 753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.84x = 2,319,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,038.21/2,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.22

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