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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.35, 3,068.71 and 747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.35, 3,068.71 and 747.52 is: 1,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.35 : 3,068.71 = 747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.35/3,068.71 = 747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.35x = 3,068.71 × 747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.35x = 2,293,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,922.10/2,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.98

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