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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.92, 3,077.52 and 753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.92, 3,077.52 and 753.04 is: 1,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.92 : 3,077.52 = 753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.92/3,077.52 = 753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.92x = 3,077.52 × 753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.92x = 2,317,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,495.66/2,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.43

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