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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.35, 3,065.72 and 745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.35, 3,065.72 and 745.52 is: 1,117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.35 : 3,065.72 = 745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.35/3,065.72 = 745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.35x = 3,065.72 × 745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.35x = 2,285,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,536.52/2,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.98

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