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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.42, 3,068.57 and 746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.42, 3,068.57 and 746.85 is: 1,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.42 : 3,068.57 = 746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.42/3,068.57 = 746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.42x = 3,068.57 × 746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.42x = 2,291,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,763.37/2,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.44

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