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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.92, 3,073.84 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.92, 3,073.84 and 750.38 is: 1,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.92 : 3,073.84 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.92/3,073.84 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.92x = 3,073.84 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.92x = 2,306,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,548.06/2,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.74

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