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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.22, 3,064.05 and 743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.22, 3,064.05 and 743.82 is: 1,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.22 : 3,064.05 = 743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.22/3,064.05 = 743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.22x = 3,064.05 × 743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.22x = 2,279,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,101.67/2,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.99

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