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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.63, 3,083.27 and 756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.63, 3,083.27 and 756 is: 1,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.63 : 3,083.27 = 756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.63/3,083.27 = 756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.63x = 3,083.27 × 756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.63x = 2,330,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,948.34/2,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.48

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