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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.43, 3,019.18 and 746.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.43, 3,019.18 and 746.56 is: 1,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.43 : 3,019.18 = 746.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.43/3,019.18 = 746.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.43x = 3,019.18 × 746.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.43x = 2,253,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,999.02/2,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.48

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