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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.50, 3,074.02 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.50, 3,074.02 and 750.08 is: 1,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.50 : 3,074.02 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.50/3,074.02 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.50x = 3,074.02 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.50x = 2,305,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,760.92/2,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.59

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