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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.88, 3,082.59 and 757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.88, 3,082.59 and 757.26 is: 1,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.88 : 3,082.59 = 757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.88/3,082.59 = 757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.88x = 3,082.59 × 757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.88x = 2,334,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,322.10/2,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.99

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