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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.85, 3,081.63 and 756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.85, 3,081.63 and 756 is: 1,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.85 : 3,081.63 = 756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.85/3,081.63 = 756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.85x = 3,081.63 × 756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.85x = 2,329,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,712.28/2,054.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.76

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