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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.72, 3,095.87 and 747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.72, 3,095.87 and 747.57 is: 1,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.72 : 3,095.87 = 747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.72/3,095.87 = 747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.72x = 3,095.87 × 747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.72x = 2,314,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,375.80/2,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.46

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