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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.37, 3,308.54 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.37, 3,308.54 and 744.48 is: 1,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.37 : 3,308.54 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.37/3,308.54 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.37x = 3,308.54 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.37x = 2,463,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,141.86/2,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.88

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