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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.44, 3,063.67 and 744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.44, 3,063.67 and 744.21 is: 1,116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.44 : 3,063.67 = 744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.44/3,063.67 = 744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.44x = 3,063.67 × 744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.44x = 2,280,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,011.99/2,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.32

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