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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.96, 3,064.54 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.96, 3,064.54 and 744.08 is: 1,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.96 : 3,064.54 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.96/3,064.54 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.96x = 3,064.54 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.96x = 2,280,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,262.92/2,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.16

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