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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.53, 3,067.19 and 746.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.53, 3,067.19 and 746.10 is: 1,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.53 : 3,067.19 = 746.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.53/3,067.19 = 746.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.53x = 3,067.19 × 746.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.53x = 2,288,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,426.73/2,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.29

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