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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.51, 3,107.65 and 755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.51, 3,107.65 and 755.85 is: 1,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.51 : 3,107.65 = 755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.51/3,107.65 = 755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.51x = 3,107.65 × 755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.51x = 2,348,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,917.25/2,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.37

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