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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.08, 3,080.84 and 755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.08, 3,080.84 and 755.46 is: 1,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.08 : 3,080.84 = 755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.08/3,080.84 = 755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.08x = 3,080.84 × 755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.08x = 2,327,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,447.61/2,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.64

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