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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.93, 3,307.84 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.93, 3,307.84 and 744.50 is: 1,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.93 : 3,307.84 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.93/3,307.84 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.93x = 3,307.84 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.93x = 2,462,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,693.29/2,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.90

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