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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.17, 3,069.71 and 747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.17, 3,069.71 and 747.60 is: 1,121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.17 : 3,069.71 = 747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.17/3,069.71 = 747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.17x = 3,069.71 × 747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.17x = 2,294,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,911.46/2,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.57

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