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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.12, 3,079.92 and 755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.12, 3,079.92 and 755.68 is: 1,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.12 : 3,079.92 = 755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.12/3,079.92 = 755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.12x = 3,079.92 × 755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.12x = 2,327,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,433.95/2,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.61

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