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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.93, 3,075.68 and 1,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.93, 3,075.68 and 1,172.54 is: 1,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.93 : 3,075.68 = 1,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.93/3,075.68 = 1,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.93x = 3,075.68 × 1,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.93x = 3,606,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,368.45/2,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.55

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