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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.22, 3,079.21 and 754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.22, 3,079.21 and 754.79 is: 1,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.22 : 3,079.21 = 754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.22/3,079.21 = 754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.22x = 3,079.21 × 754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.22x = 2,324,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,156.92/2,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.96

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