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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.58, 3,070.44 and 748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.58, 3,070.44 and 748.18 is: 1,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.58 : 3,070.44 = 748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.58/3,070.44 = 748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.58x = 3,070.44 × 748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.58x = 2,297,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,241.80/2,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.48

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