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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.68, 3,063.84 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.68, 3,063.84 and 744.32 is: 1,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.68 : 3,063.84 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.68/3,063.84 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.68x = 3,063.84 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.68x = 2,280,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,477.39/2,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.87

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