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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.09, 3,307.98 and 743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.09, 3,307.98 and 743.76 is: 1,115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.09 : 3,307.98 = 743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.09/3,307.98 = 743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.09x = 3,307.98 × 743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.09x = 2,460,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,343.20/2,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.76

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