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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.29, 3,081.15 and 755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.29, 3,081.15 and 755.67 is: 1,133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.29 : 3,081.15 = 755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.29/3,081.15 = 755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.29x = 3,081.15 × 755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.29x = 2,328,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,332.62/2,053.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.95

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