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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.56, 3,080 and 755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.56, 3,080 and 755.12 is: 1,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.56 : 3,080 = 755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.56/3,080 = 755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.56x = 3,080 × 755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.56x = 2,325,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,769.60/2,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.00

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