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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.28, 3,080.22 and 754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.28, 3,080.22 and 754.64 is: 1,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.28 : 3,080.22 = 754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.28/3,080.22 = 754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.28x = 3,080.22 × 754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.28x = 2,324,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,464.92/2,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.08

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