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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.44, 3,108.93 and 756.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.44, 3,108.93 and 756.19 is: 1,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.44 : 3,108.93 = 756.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.44/3,108.93 = 756.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.44x = 3,108.93 × 756.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.44x = 2,350,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,941.78/2,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.38

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