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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.47, 3,064.84 and 745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.47, 3,064.84 and 745.03 is: 1,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.47 : 3,064.84 = 745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.47/3,064.84 = 745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.47x = 3,064.84 × 745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.47x = 2,283,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,399.71/2,044.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.86

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