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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.10, 3,075.84 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.10, 3,075.84 and 751.86 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.10 : 3,075.84 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.10/3,075.84 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.10x = 3,075.84 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.10x = 2,312,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,601.06/2,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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