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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.01, 3,079.26 and 753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.01, 3,079.26 and 753.58 is: 1,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.01 : 3,079.26 = 753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.01/3,079.26 = 753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.01x = 3,079.26 × 753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.01x = 2,320,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,461.05/2,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.82

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