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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.02, 3,075.49 and 751.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.02, 3,075.49 and 751.49 is: 1,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.02 : 3,075.49 = 751.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.02/3,075.49 = 751.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.02x = 3,075.49 × 751.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.02x = 2,311,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,199.98/2,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.40

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