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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.54, 3,084.53 and 757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.54, 3,084.53 and 757.92 is: 1,137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.54 : 3,084.53 = 757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.54/3,084.53 = 757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.54x = 3,084.53 × 757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.54x = 2,337,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,826.98/2,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.33

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