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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.82, 3,109.41 and 756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.82, 3,109.41 and 756.90 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.82 : 3,109.41 = 756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.82/3,109.41 = 756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.82x = 3,109.41 × 756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.82x = 2,353,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,512.43/2,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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