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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.30, 3,065.34 and 745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.30, 3,065.34 and 745.68 is: 1,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.30 : 3,065.34 = 745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.30/3,065.34 = 745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.30x = 3,065.34 × 745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.30x = 2,285,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,762.73/2,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.66

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