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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.09, 3,064.03 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.09, 3,064.03 and 744.66 is: 1,116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.09 : 3,064.03 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.09/3,064.03 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.09x = 3,064.03 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.09x = 2,281,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,658.72/2,043.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.77

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