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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.12, 3,307.71 and 744.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.12, 3,307.71 and 744.27 is: 1,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.12 : 3,307.71 = 744.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.12/3,307.71 = 744.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.12x = 3,307.71 × 744.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.12x = 2,461,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,829.32/2,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.42

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