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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.48, 3,081.62 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.48, 3,081.62 and 755.96 is: 1,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.48 : 3,081.62 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.48/3,081.62 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.48x = 3,081.62 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.48x = 2,329,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,581.46/2,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.90

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