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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.72, 3,078.76 and 753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.72, 3,078.76 and 753.88 is: 1,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.72 : 3,078.76 = 753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.72/3,078.76 = 753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.72x = 3,078.76 × 753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.72x = 2,321,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,015.59/2,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.70

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