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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.76, 3,061.72 and 1,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.76, 3,061.72 and 1,118.84 is: 1,674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.76 : 3,061.72 = 1,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.76/3,061.72 = 1,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.76x = 3,061.72 × 1,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.76x = 3,425,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,574.80/2,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.48

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