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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.84, 3,064.74 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.84, 3,064.74 and 744.32 is: 1,116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.84 : 3,064.74 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.84/3,064.74 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.84x = 3,064.74 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.84x = 2,281,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,147.28/2,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.65

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