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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.97, 3,081.00 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.97, 3,081.00 and 755.44 is: 1,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.97 : 3,081.00 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.97/3,081.00 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.97x = 3,081.00 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.97x = 2,327,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,505.77/2,053.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.17

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