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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.48, 3,077.90 and 753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.48, 3,077.90 and 753.24 is: 1,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.48 : 3,077.90 = 753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.48/3,077.90 = 753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.48x = 3,077.90 × 753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.48x = 2,318,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,397.40/2,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.56

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