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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.34, 3,081.18 and 755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.34, 3,081.18 and 755.50 is: 1,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.34 : 3,081.18 = 755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.34/3,081.18 = 755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.34x = 3,081.18 × 755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.34x = 2,327,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,831.49/2,054.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.13

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