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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051, 3,075 and 752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051, 3,075 and 752.48 is: 1,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051 : 3,075 = 752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051/3,075 = 752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051x = 3,075 × 752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051x = 2,313,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,876/2,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.17

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