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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.90, 3,070.58 and 748.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.90, 3,070.58 and 748.65 is: 1,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.90 : 3,070.58 = 748.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.90/3,070.58 = 748.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.90x = 3,070.58 × 748.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.90x = 2,298,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,785.97/2,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.06

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