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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.97, 3,066.68 and 745.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.97, 3,066.68 and 745.57 is: 1,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.97 : 3,066.68 = 745.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.97/3,066.68 = 745.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.97x = 3,066.68 × 745.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.97x = 2,286,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,424.61/2,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.62

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