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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.78, 3,070.17 and 748.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.78, 3,070.17 and 748.35 is: 1,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.78 : 3,070.17 = 748.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.78/3,070.17 = 748.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.78x = 3,070.17 × 748.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.78x = 2,297,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,561.72/2,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.53

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