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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.31, 3,082.65 and 756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.31, 3,082.65 and 756.47 is: 1,134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.31 : 3,082.65 = 756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.31/3,082.65 = 756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.31x = 3,082.65 × 756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.31x = 2,331,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,932.25/2,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.59

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