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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.84, 3,068.68 and 747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.84, 3,068.68 and 747.68 is: 1,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.84 : 3,068.68 = 747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.84/3,068.68 = 747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.84x = 3,068.68 × 747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.84x = 2,294,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,390.66/2,045.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.49

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