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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.12, 3,079.74 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.12, 3,079.74 and 755.44 is: 1,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.12 : 3,079.74 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.12/3,079.74 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.12x = 3,079.74 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.12x = 2,326,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,558.79/2,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.63

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