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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.87, 3,068.50 and 747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.87, 3,068.50 and 747.34 is: 1,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.87 : 3,068.50 = 747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.87/3,068.50 = 747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.87x = 3,068.50 × 747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.87x = 2,293,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,212.79/2,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.90

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