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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.66, 3,096.20 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.66, 3,096.20 and 748.14 is: 1,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.66 : 3,096.20 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.66/3,096.20 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.66x = 3,096.20 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.66x = 2,316,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,379.22/2,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.92

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