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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.73, 3,069.14 and 747.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.73, 3,069.14 and 747.29 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.73 : 3,069.14 = 747.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.73/3,069.14 = 747.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.73x = 3,069.14 × 747.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.73x = 2,293,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,533.89/2,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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