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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.27, 3,308.07 and 744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.27, 3,308.07 and 744.42 is: 1,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.27 : 3,308.07 = 744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.27/3,308.07 = 744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.27x = 3,308.07 × 744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.27x = 2,462,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,593.47/2,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.69

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