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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.30, 3,081.14 and 755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.30, 3,081.14 and 755.48 is: 1,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.30 : 3,081.14 = 755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.30/3,081.14 = 755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.30x = 3,081.14 × 755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.30x = 2,327,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,739.65/2,054.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.11

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