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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.72, 3,070.68 and 748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.72, 3,070.68 and 748.32 is: 1,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.72 : 3,070.68 = 748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.72/3,070.68 = 748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.72x = 3,070.68 × 748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.72x = 2,297,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,851.26/2,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.70

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