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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.32, 3,069.83 and 747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.32, 3,069.83 and 747.78 is: 1,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.32 : 3,069.83 = 747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.32/3,069.83 = 747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.32x = 3,069.83 × 747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.32x = 2,295,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,557.48/2,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.80

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