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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.92, 3,064.66 and 745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.92, 3,064.66 and 745.16 is: 1,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.92 : 3,064.66 = 745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.92/3,064.66 = 745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.92x = 3,064.66 × 745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.92x = 2,283,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,662.05/2,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.75

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