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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.48, 3,069.69 and 747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.48, 3,069.69 and 747.95 is: 1,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.48 : 3,069.69 = 747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.48/3,069.69 = 747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.48x = 3,069.69 × 747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.48x = 2,295,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,959.29/2,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.91

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