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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.66, 3,070.26 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.66, 3,070.26 and 748.14 is: 1,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.66 : 3,070.26 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.66/3,070.26 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.66x = 3,070.26 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.66x = 2,296,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,984.32/2,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.31

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