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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.59, 3,065.49 and 745.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.59, 3,065.49 and 745.89 is: 1,118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.59 : 3,065.49 = 745.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.59/3,065.49 = 745.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.59x = 3,065.49 × 745.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.59x = 2,286,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,518.34/2,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.33

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