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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.27, 3,064.30 and 744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.27, 3,064.30 and 744.44 is: 1,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.27 : 3,064.30 = 744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.27/3,064.30 = 744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.27x = 3,064.30 × 744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.27x = 2,281,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,187.49/2,043.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.44

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