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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.65, 3,081.67 and 755.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.65, 3,081.67 and 755.81 is: 1,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.65 : 3,081.67 = 755.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.65/3,081.67 = 755.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.65x = 3,081.67 × 755.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.65x = 2,329,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,162.82/2,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.61

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