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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.66, 3,063.06 and 743.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.66, 3,063.06 and 743.62 is: 1,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.66 : 3,063.06 = 743.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.66/3,063.06 = 743.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.66x = 3,063.06 × 743.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.66x = 2,277,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,752.68/2,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.55

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