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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.23, 3,096.48 and 748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.23, 3,096.48 and 748.76 is: 1,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.23 : 3,096.48 = 748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.23/3,096.48 = 748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.23x = 3,096.48 × 748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.23x = 2,318,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,504.88/2,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.18

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