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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.14, 3,070.70 and 748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.14, 3,070.70 and 748.30 is: 1,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.14 : 3,070.70 = 748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.14/3,070.70 = 748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.14x = 3,070.70 × 748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.14x = 2,297,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,804.81/2,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.45

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