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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.80, 3,082.38 and 756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.80, 3,082.38 and 756.28 is: 1,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.80 : 3,082.38 = 756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.80/3,082.38 = 756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.80x = 3,082.38 × 756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.80x = 2,331,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,142.35/2,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.49

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