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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.60, 3,079.08 and 754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.60, 3,079.08 and 754.08 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.60 : 3,079.08 = 754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.60/3,079.08 = 754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.60x = 3,079.08 × 754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.60x = 2,321,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,872.65/2,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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