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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.92, 3,064.72 and 744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.92, 3,064.72 and 744.12 is: 1,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.92 : 3,064.72 = 744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.92/3,064.72 = 744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.92x = 3,064.72 × 744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.92x = 2,280,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,519.45/2,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.30

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