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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.39, 3,075.81 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.39, 3,075.81 and 751.86 is: 1,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.39 : 3,075.81 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.39/3,075.81 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.39x = 3,075.81 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.39x = 2,312,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,578.51/2,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.87

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