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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.46, 3,068.19 and 746.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.46, 3,068.19 and 746.63 is: 1,119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.46 : 3,068.19 = 746.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.46/3,068.19 = 746.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.46x = 3,068.19 × 746.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.46x = 2,290,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,802.70/2,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.95

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