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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.82, 3,069.14 and 747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.82, 3,069.14 and 747.39 is: 1,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.82 : 3,069.14 = 747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.82/3,069.14 = 747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.82x = 3,069.14 × 747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.82x = 2,293,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,840.81/2,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.23

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