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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.52, 3,079.32 and 754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.52, 3,079.32 and 754 is: 1,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.52 : 3,079.32 = 754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.52/3,079.32 = 754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.52x = 3,079.32 × 754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.52x = 2,321,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,807.28/2,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.20

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