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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.07, 3,107.97 and 755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.07, 3,107.97 and 755.82 is: 1,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.07 : 3,107.97 = 755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.07/3,107.97 = 755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.07x = 3,107.97 × 755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.07x = 2,349,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,065.89/2,072.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.68

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