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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.31, 3,081.12 and 755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.31, 3,081.12 and 755.87 is: 1,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.31 : 3,081.12 = 755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.31/3,081.12 = 755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.31x = 3,081.12 × 755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.31x = 2,328,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,926.17/2,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.13

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