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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.97, 3,077.64 and 754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.97, 3,077.64 and 754.14 is: 1,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.97 : 3,077.64 = 754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.97/3,077.64 = 754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.97x = 3,077.64 × 754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.97x = 2,320,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,971.43/2,052.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.54

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