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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.46, 3,081.38 and 755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.46, 3,081.38 and 755.63 is: 1,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.46 : 3,081.38 = 755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.46/3,081.38 = 755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.46x = 3,081.38 × 755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.46x = 2,328,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,369.65/2,054.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.32

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