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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.27, 3,068.82 and 746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.27, 3,068.82 and 746.44 is: 1,119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.27 : 3,068.82 = 746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.27/3,068.82 = 746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.27x = 3,068.82 × 746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.27x = 2,290,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,682.33/2,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.99

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