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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.76, 3,074.29 and 751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.76, 3,074.29 and 751.92 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.76 : 3,074.29 = 751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.76/3,074.29 = 751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.76x = 3,074.29 × 751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.76x = 2,311,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,616.38/2,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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