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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.52, 3,067.98 and 746.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.52, 3,067.98 and 746.09 is: 1,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.52 : 3,067.98 = 746.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.52/3,067.98 = 746.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.52x = 3,067.98 × 746.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.52x = 2,288,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,989.20/2,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.57

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