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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.56, 4,110.35 and 2,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.56, 4,110.35 and 2,045.88 is: 3,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.56 : 4,110.35 = 2,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.56/4,110.35 = 2,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.56x = 4,110.35 × 2,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.56x = 8,409,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,272.63/2,745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.86

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