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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.60, 3,080.58 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.60, 3,080.58 and 755.08 is: 1,132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.60 : 3,080.58 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.60/3,080.58 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.60x = 3,080.58 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.60x = 2,326,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,084.35/2,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.69

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