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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.50, 3,077.02 and 752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.50, 3,077.02 and 752.08 is: 1,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.50 : 3,077.02 = 752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.50/3,077.02 = 752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.50x = 3,077.02 × 752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.50x = 2,314,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,165.20/2,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.59

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