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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.79, 3,070.59 and 748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.79, 3,070.59 and 748.23 is: 1,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.79 : 3,070.59 = 748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.79/3,070.59 = 748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.79x = 3,070.59 × 748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.79x = 2,297,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,507.56/2,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.49

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