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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.80, 3,065.28 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.80, 3,065.28 and 745.32 is: 1,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.80 : 3,065.28 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.80/3,065.28 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.80x = 3,065.28 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.80x = 2,284,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,614.49/2,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.28

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