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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.73, 3,083.61 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.73, 3,083.61 and 757.20 is: 1,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.73 : 3,083.61 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.73/3,083.61 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.73x = 3,083.61 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.73x = 2,334,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,909.49/2,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.81

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