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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.02, 3,064.12 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.02, 3,064.12 and 744.50 is: 1,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.02 : 3,064.12 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.02/3,064.12 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.02x = 3,064.12 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.02x = 2,281,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,237.34/2,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.05

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