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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.20, 3,096.61 and 748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.20, 3,096.61 and 748.05 is: 1,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.20 : 3,096.61 = 748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.20/3,096.61 = 748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.20x = 3,096.61 × 748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.20x = 2,316,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,427.25/2,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.19

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