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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.26, 3,305.60 and 743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.26, 3,305.60 and 743.92 is: 1,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.26 : 3,305.60 = 743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.26/3,305.60 = 743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.26x = 3,305.60 × 743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.26x = 2,459,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,101.95/2,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.11

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