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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.84, 3,067.74 and 746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.84, 3,067.74 and 746.32 is: 1,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.84 : 3,067.74 = 746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.84/3,067.74 = 746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.84x = 3,067.74 × 746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.84x = 2,289,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,515.72/2,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.66

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