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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.72, 3,071.58 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.72, 3,071.58 and 749.20 is: 1,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.72 : 3,071.58 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.72/3,071.58 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.72x = 3,071.58 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.72x = 2,301,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,227.74/2,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.80

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