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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.19, 3,081.57 and 755.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.19, 3,081.57 and 755.55 is: 1,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.19 : 3,081.57 = 755.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.19/3,081.57 = 755.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.19x = 3,081.57 × 755.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.19x = 2,328,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,280.21/2,054.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.43

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