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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.64, 3,073.22 and 749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.64, 3,073.22 and 749.58 is: 1,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.64 : 3,073.22 = 749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.64/3,073.22 = 749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.64x = 3,073.22 × 749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.64x = 2,303,624.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,624.25/2,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.92

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