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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.03, 3,069.35 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.03, 3,069.35 and 747.20 is: 1,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.03 : 3,069.35 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.03/3,069.35 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.03x = 3,069.35 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.03x = 2,293,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,399.24/2,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.90

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