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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053, 3,080.10 and 754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053, 3,080.10 and 754.48 is: 1,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053 : 3,080.10 = 754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053/3,080.10 = 754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053x = 3,080.10 × 754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053x = 2,323,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,873.85/2,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.94

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