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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.16, 3,084 and 756.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.16, 3,084 and 756.64 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.16 : 3,084 = 756.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.16/3,084 = 756.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.16x = 3,084 × 756.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.16x = 2,333,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,477.76/2,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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