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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.93, 3,065.29 and 745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.93, 3,065.29 and 745.50 is: 1,118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.93 : 3,065.29 = 745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.93/3,065.29 = 745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.93x = 3,065.29 × 745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.93x = 2,285,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,187.52/2,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.03

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