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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.48, 3,111.48 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.48, 3,111.48 and 759.24 is: 1,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.48 : 3,111.48 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.48/3,111.48 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.48x = 3,111.48 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.48x = 2,362,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,360.08/2,074.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.77

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