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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.20, 3,073.80 and 750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.20, 3,073.80 and 750.14 is: 1,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.20 : 3,073.80 = 750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.20/3,073.80 = 750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.20x = 3,073.80 × 750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.20x = 2,305,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,780.33/2,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.21

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