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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.41, 3,071.12 and 748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.41, 3,071.12 and 748.88 is: 1,123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.41 : 3,071.12 = 748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.41/3,071.12 = 748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.41x = 3,071.12 × 748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.41x = 2,299,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,881.25/2,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.31

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