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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.68, 3,076.62 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.68, 3,076.62 and 751.86 is: 1,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.68 : 3,076.62 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.68/3,076.62 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.68x = 3,076.62 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.68x = 2,313,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,187.51/2,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.01

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