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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.52, 3,074 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.52, 3,074 and 750.08 is: 1,125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.52 : 3,074 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.52/3,074 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.52x = 3,074 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.52x = 2,305,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,745.92/2,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.57

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