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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.28, 3,308.38 and 744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.28, 3,308.38 and 744.40 is: 1,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.28 : 3,308.38 = 744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.28/3,308.38 = 744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.28x = 3,308.38 × 744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.28x = 2,462,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,754.18/2,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.75

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