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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046, 3,067.68 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046, 3,067.68 and 747.36 is: 1,120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046 : 3,067.68 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046/3,067.68 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046x = 3,067.68 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046x = 2,292,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,661.32/2,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.56

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