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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.51, 3,065.69 and 744.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.51, 3,065.69 and 744.99 is: 1,117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.51 : 3,065.69 = 744.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.51/3,065.69 = 744.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.51x = 3,065.69 × 744.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.51x = 2,283,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,908.39/2,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.64

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