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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.32, 3,083.07 and 756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.32, 3,083.07 and 756.08 is: 1,134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.32 : 3,083.07 = 756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.32/3,083.07 = 756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.32x = 3,083.07 × 756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.32x = 2,331,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,047.57/2,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.15

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