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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.12, 3,308.17 and 744.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.12, 3,308.17 and 744.23 is: 1,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.12 : 3,308.17 = 744.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.12/3,308.17 = 744.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.12x = 3,308.17 × 744.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.12x = 2,462,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,045.77/2,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.51

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