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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.48, 3,070.16 and 747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.48, 3,070.16 and 747.94 is: 1,122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.48 : 3,070.16 = 747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.48/3,070.16 = 747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.48x = 3,070.16 × 747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.48x = 2,296,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,295.47/2,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.07

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