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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.68, 3,079.32 and 754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.68, 3,079.32 and 754.05 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.68 : 3,079.32 = 754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.68/3,079.32 = 754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.68x = 3,079.32 × 754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.68x = 2,321,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,961.25/2,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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