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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.95, 3,074.58 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.95, 3,074.58 and 752.12 is: 1,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.95 : 3,074.58 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.95/3,074.58 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.95x = 3,074.58 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.95x = 2,312,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,437.74/2,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.50

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