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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.70, 3,064.05 and 743.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.70, 3,064.05 and 743.64 is: 1,115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.70 : 3,064.05 = 743.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.70/3,064.05 = 743.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.70x = 3,064.05 × 743.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.70x = 2,278,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,550.14/2,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.46

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