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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.05 and 747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.05 and 747.64 is: 1,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.70 : 3,070.05 = 747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.70/3,070.05 = 747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.70x = 3,070.05 × 747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.70x = 2,295,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,292.18/2,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.46

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