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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.47, 3,070.31 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.47, 3,070.31 and 748.04 is: 1,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.47 : 3,070.31 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.47/3,070.31 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.47x = 3,070.31 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.47x = 2,296,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,695.60/2,047.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.72

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