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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.06, 3,068.78 and 747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.06, 3,068.78 and 747.22 is: 1,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.06 : 3,068.78 = 747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.06/3,068.78 = 747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.06x = 3,068.78 × 747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.06x = 2,293,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,050.06/2,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.72

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