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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.86, 3,066.23 and 745.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.86, 3,066.23 and 745.31 is: 1,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.86 : 3,066.23 = 745.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.86/3,066.23 = 745.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.86x = 3,066.23 × 745.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.86x = 2,285,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,301.41/2,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.13

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