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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.02, 3,064.84 and 744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.02, 3,064.84 and 744.19 is: 1,116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.02 : 3,064.84 = 744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.02/3,064.84 = 744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.02x = 3,064.84 × 744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.02x = 2,280,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,813.76/2,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.39

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