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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.56, 3,078.50 and 754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.56, 3,078.50 and 754.12 is: 1,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.56 : 3,078.50 = 754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.56/3,078.50 = 754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.56x = 3,078.50 × 754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.56x = 2,321,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,558.42/2,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.50

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