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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.12, 3,081.30 and 755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.12, 3,081.30 and 755.14 is: 1,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.12 : 3,081.30 = 755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.12/3,081.30 = 755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.12x = 3,081.30 × 755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.12x = 2,326,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,812.88/2,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.75

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