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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.56, 3,097.00 and 749.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.56, 3,097.00 and 749.07 is: 1,123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.56 : 3,097.00 = 749.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.56/3,097.00 = 749.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.56x = 3,097.00 × 749.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.56x = 2,319,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,864.03/2,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.12

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