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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.83, 3,074.74 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.83, 3,074.74 and 750.99 is: 1,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.83 : 3,074.74 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.83/3,074.74 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.83x = 3,074.74 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.83x = 2,309,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,098.99/2,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.48

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