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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.44, 3,064.80 and 744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.44, 3,064.80 and 744.16 is: 1,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.44 : 3,064.80 = 744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.44/3,064.80 = 744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.44x = 3,064.80 × 744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.44x = 2,280,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,701.57/2,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.66

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