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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.35, 3,070.42 and 748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.35, 3,070.42 and 748.52 is: 1,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.35 : 3,070.42 = 748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.35/3,070.42 = 748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.35x = 3,070.42 × 748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.35x = 2,298,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,253.56/2,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.55

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