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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.97, 3,079.14 and 755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.97, 3,079.14 and 755.14 is: 1,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.97 : 3,079.14 = 755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.97/3,079.14 = 755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.97x = 3,079.14 × 755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.97x = 2,325,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,181.78/2,053.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.04

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