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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.66, 3,068.79 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.66, 3,068.79 and 747.88 is: 1,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.66 : 3,068.79 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.66/3,068.79 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.66x = 3,068.79 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.66x = 2,295,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,086.67/2,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.83

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