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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.57, 3,082.26 and 755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.57, 3,082.26 and 755.87 is: 1,133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.57 : 3,082.26 = 755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.57/3,082.26 = 755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.57x = 3,082.26 × 755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.57x = 2,329,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,787.87/2,054.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.95

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