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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.04, 3,067.88 and 747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.04, 3,067.88 and 747.44 is: 1,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.04 : 3,067.88 = 747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.04/3,067.88 = 747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.04x = 3,067.88 × 747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.04x = 2,293,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,056.23/2,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.28

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