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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.04, 3,308.52 and 744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.04, 3,308.52 and 744.40 is: 1,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.04 : 3,308.52 = 744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.04/3,308.52 = 744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.04x = 3,308.52 × 744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.04x = 2,462,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,862.29/2,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.92

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