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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.57, 3,067.26 and 745.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.57, 3,067.26 and 745.87 is: 1,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.57 : 3,067.26 = 745.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.57/3,067.26 = 745.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.57x = 3,067.26 × 745.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.57x = 2,287,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,777.22/2,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.95

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