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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.10, 3,081.45 and 755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.10, 3,081.45 and 755.46 is: 1,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.10 : 3,081.45 = 755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.10/3,081.45 = 755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.10x = 3,081.45 × 755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.10x = 2,327,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,912.22/2,054.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.30

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