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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.74, 3,091.83 and 745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.74, 3,091.83 and 745.14 is: 1,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.74 : 3,091.83 = 745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.74/3,091.83 = 745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.74x = 3,091.83 × 745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.74x = 2,303,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,846.21/2,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.43

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