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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.07, 3,068.01 and 746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.07, 3,068.01 and 746.37 is: 1,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.07 : 3,068.01 = 746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.07/3,068.01 = 746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.07x = 3,068.01 × 746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.07x = 2,289,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,870.62/2,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.70

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