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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.86, 3,067.17 and 746.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.86, 3,067.17 and 746.62 is: 1,119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.86 : 3,067.17 = 746.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.86/3,067.17 = 746.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.86x = 3,067.17 × 746.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.86x = 2,290,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,010.47/2,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.34

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