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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.12, 3,081.24 and 756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.12, 3,081.24 and 756.42 is: 1,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.12 : 3,081.24 = 756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.12/3,081.24 = 756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.12x = 3,081.24 × 756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.12x = 2,330,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,711.56/2,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.10

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