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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.92, 3,070.76 and 748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.92, 3,070.76 and 748.32 is: 1,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.92 : 3,070.76 = 748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.92/3,070.76 = 748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.92x = 3,070.76 × 748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.92x = 2,297,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,911.12/2,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.62

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