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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.98, 3,068.85 and 746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.98, 3,068.85 and 746.58 is: 1,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.98 : 3,068.85 = 746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.98/3,068.85 = 746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.98x = 3,068.85 × 746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.98x = 2,291,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,142.03/2,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.37

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