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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.62, 3,068.12 and 747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.62, 3,068.12 and 747.09 is: 1,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.62 : 3,068.12 = 747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.62/3,068.12 = 747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.62x = 3,068.12 × 747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.62x = 2,292,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,161.77/2,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.52

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