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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.99, 3,068.69 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.99, 3,068.69 and 747.46 is: 1,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.99 : 3,068.69 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.99/3,068.69 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.99x = 3,068.69 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.99x = 2,293,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,723.13/2,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.08

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