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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.72, 3,079.52 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.72, 3,079.52 and 754.72 is: 1,131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.72 : 3,079.52 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.72/3,079.52 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.72x = 3,079.52 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.72x = 2,324,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,175.33/2,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.14

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