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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.92, 3,072.26 and 749.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.92, 3,072.26 and 749.32 is: 1,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.92 : 3,072.26 = 749.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.92/3,072.26 = 749.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.92x = 3,072.26 × 749.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.92x = 2,302,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,105.86/2,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.12

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