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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.51, 3,064.87 and 745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.51, 3,064.87 and 745 is: 1,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.51 : 3,064.87 = 745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.51/3,064.87 = 745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.51x = 3,064.87 × 745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.51x = 2,283,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,328.15/2,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.81

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