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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.06, 3,111.91 and 758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.06, 3,111.91 and 758.51 is: 1,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.06 : 3,111.91 = 758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.06/3,111.91 = 758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.06x = 3,111.91 × 758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.06x = 2,360,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,414.85/2,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.52

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