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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.98, 3,067.45 and 746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.98, 3,067.45 and 746.44 is: 1,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.98 : 3,067.45 = 746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.98/3,067.45 = 746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.98x = 3,067.45 × 746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.98x = 2,289,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,657.84/2,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.65

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