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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.32, 3,308.45 and 744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.32, 3,308.45 and 744.42 is: 1,116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.32 : 3,308.45 = 744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.32/3,308.45 = 744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.32x = 3,308.45 × 744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.32x = 2,462,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,872.63/2,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.79

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