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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.49, 3,077.25 and 752.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.49, 3,077.25 and 752.94 is: 1,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.49 : 3,077.25 = 752.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.49/3,077.25 = 752.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.49x = 3,077.25 × 752.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.49x = 2,316,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,984.62/2,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.42

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