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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.03, 3,069.33 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.03, 3,069.33 and 747.18 is: 1,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.03 : 3,069.33 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.03/3,069.33 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.03x = 3,069.33 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.03x = 2,293,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,341.99/2,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.87

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