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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.04, 3,064.88 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.04, 3,064.88 and 745.44 is: 1,118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.04 : 3,064.88 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.04/3,064.88 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.04x = 3,064.88 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.04x = 2,284,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,684.15/2,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.28

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