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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.40, 3,074.10 and 750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.40, 3,074.10 and 750.70 is: 1,126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.40 : 3,074.10 = 750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.40/3,074.10 = 750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.40x = 3,074.10 × 750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.40x = 2,307,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,726.87/2,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.05

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