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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.85, 3,066.07 and 746.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.85, 3,066.07 and 746.07 is: 1,118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.85 : 3,066.07 = 746.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.85/3,066.07 = 746.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.85x = 3,066.07 × 746.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.85x = 2,287,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,502.84/2,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.12

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