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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.73, 3,082.11 and 756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.73, 3,082.11 and 756.20 is: 1,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.73 : 3,082.11 = 756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.73/3,082.11 = 756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.73x = 3,082.11 × 756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.73x = 2,330,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,691.58/2,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.31

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