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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.74, 3,082.12 and 756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.74, 3,082.12 and 756.20 is: 1,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.74 : 3,082.12 = 756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.74/3,082.12 = 756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.74x = 3,082.12 × 756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.74x = 2,330,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,699.14/2,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.30

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