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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.67, 3,071.54 and 749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.67, 3,071.54 and 749.13 is: 1,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.67 : 3,071.54 = 749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.67/3,071.54 = 749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.67x = 3,071.54 × 749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.67x = 2,300,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,982.76/2,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.71

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