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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.28, 3,073.50 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.28, 3,073.50 and 750.12 is: 1,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.28 : 3,073.50 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.28/3,073.50 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.28x = 3,073.50 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.28x = 2,305,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,493.82/2,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.58

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