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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.36, 3,069.99 and 747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.36, 3,069.99 and 747.82 is: 1,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.36 : 3,069.99 = 747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.36/3,069.99 = 747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.36x = 3,069.99 × 747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.36x = 2,295,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,799.92/2,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.89

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