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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.56, 3,072.50 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.56, 3,072.50 and 750.12 is: 1,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.56 : 3,072.50 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.56/3,072.50 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.56x = 3,072.50 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.56x = 2,304,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,743.70/2,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.51

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