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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.74, 3,079.41 and 754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.74, 3,079.41 and 754.10 is: 1,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.74 : 3,079.41 = 754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.74/3,079.41 = 754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.74x = 3,079.41 × 754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.74x = 2,322,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,187.95/2,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.27

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