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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.58, 3,067.41 and 746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.58, 3,067.41 and 746.15 is: 1,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.58 : 3,067.41 = 746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.58/3,067.41 = 746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.58x = 3,067.41 × 746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.58x = 2,288,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,747.97/2,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.42

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