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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.97, 3,066.84 and 746.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.97, 3,066.84 and 746.54 is: 1,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.97 : 3,066.84 = 746.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.97/3,066.84 = 746.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.97x = 3,066.84 × 746.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.97x = 2,289,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,503.40/2,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.58

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