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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.48, 3,082.26 and 756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.48, 3,082.26 and 756.04 is: 1,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.48 : 3,082.26 = 756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.48/3,082.26 = 756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.48x = 3,082.26 × 756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.48x = 2,330,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,311.85/2,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.71

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