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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.73, 3,068.51 and 747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.73, 3,068.51 and 747.21 is: 1,120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.73 : 3,068.51 = 747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.73/3,068.51 = 747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.73x = 3,068.51 × 747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.73x = 2,292,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,817.62/2,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.78

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