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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.39, 3,073.74 and 750.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.39, 3,073.74 and 750.87 is: 1,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.39 : 3,073.74 = 750.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.39/3,073.74 = 750.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.39x = 3,073.74 × 750.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.39x = 2,307,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,979.15/2,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.18

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