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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.57, 3,068.76 and 746.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.57, 3,068.76 and 746.87 is: 1,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.57 : 3,068.76 = 746.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.57/3,068.76 = 746.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.57x = 3,068.76 × 746.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.57x = 2,291,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,964.78/2,045.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.45

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