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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.32, 3,068.33 and 746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.32, 3,068.33 and 746.78 is: 1,120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.32 : 3,068.33 = 746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.32/3,068.33 = 746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.32x = 3,068.33 × 746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.32x = 2,291,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,348.40/2,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.29

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