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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.75, 3,084.44 and 757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.75, 3,084.44 and 757.32 is: 1,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.75 : 3,084.44 = 757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.75/3,084.44 = 757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.75x = 3,084.44 × 757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.75x = 2,335,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,904.31/2,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.28

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