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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.58, 3,065.01 and 745.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.58, 3,065.01 and 745.13 is: 1,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.58 : 3,065.01 = 745.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.58/3,065.01 = 745.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.58x = 3,065.01 × 745.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.58x = 2,283,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,815.58/2,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.01

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