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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.94, 3,109.41 and 756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.94, 3,109.41 and 756.96 is: 1,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.94 : 3,109.41 = 756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.94/3,109.41 = 756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.94x = 3,109.41 × 756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.94x = 2,353,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,698.99/2,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.44

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