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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.81, 3,067.85 and 746.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.81, 3,067.85 and 746.47 is: 1,119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.81 : 3,067.85 = 746.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.81/3,067.85 = 746.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.81x = 3,067.85 × 746.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.81x = 2,290,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,057.99/2,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.94

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