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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.87, 3,067.00 and 746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.87, 3,067.00 and 746.34 is: 1,119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.87 : 3,067.00 = 746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.87/3,067.00 = 746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.87x = 3,067.00 × 746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.87x = 2,289,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,011.41/2,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.39

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