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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.76, 3,079.02 and 753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.76, 3,079.02 and 753.64 is: 1,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.76 : 3,079.02 = 753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.76/3,079.02 = 753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.76x = 3,079.02 × 753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.76x = 2,320,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,472.63/2,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.42

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