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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.72, 3,081.48 and 756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.72, 3,081.48 and 756.08 is: 1,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.72 : 3,081.48 = 756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.72/3,081.48 = 756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.72x = 3,081.48 × 756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.72x = 2,329,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,845.40/2,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.90

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