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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.94, 3,074.49 and 1,125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.94, 3,074.49 and 1,125.74 is: 1,687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.94 : 3,074.49 = 1,125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.94/3,074.49 = 1,125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.94x = 3,074.49 × 1,125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.94x = 3,461,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,076.37/2,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.56

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