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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.97, 3,076.14 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.97, 3,076.14 and 753.14 is: 1,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.97 : 3,076.14 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.97/3,076.14 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.97x = 3,076.14 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.97x = 2,316,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,757.41/2,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.04

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