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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.99, 3,064.76 and 744.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.99, 3,064.76 and 744.83 is: 1,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.99 : 3,064.76 = 744.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.99/3,064.76 = 744.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.99x = 3,064.76 × 744.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.99x = 2,282,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,725.19/2,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.35

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