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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.65, 3,073.20 and 750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.65, 3,073.20 and 750.40 is: 1,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.65 : 3,073.20 = 750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.65/3,073.20 = 750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.65x = 3,073.20 × 750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.65x = 2,306,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,129.28/2,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.68

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