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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064, 3,096.24 and 747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064, 3,096.24 and 747.84 is: 1,121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064 : 3,096.24 = 747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064/3,096.24 = 747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064x = 3,096.24 × 747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064x = 2,315,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,492.12/2,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.85

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