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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.04, 3,072.24 and 749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.04, 3,072.24 and 749.34 is: 1,124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.04 : 3,072.24 = 749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.04/3,072.24 = 749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.04x = 3,072.24 × 749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.04x = 2,302,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,152.32/2,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.08

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