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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.32, 3,074.27 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.32, 3,074.27 and 750.48 is: 1,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.32 : 3,074.27 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.32/3,074.27 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.32x = 3,074.27 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.32x = 2,307,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,174.40/2,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.83

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