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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.88, 3,078.98 and 755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.88, 3,078.98 and 755.09 is: 1,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.88 : 3,078.98 = 755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.88/3,078.98 = 755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.88x = 3,078.98 × 755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.88x = 2,324,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,903.23/2,053.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.96

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