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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.53, 3,307.23 and 744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.53, 3,307.23 and 744.19 is: 1,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.53 : 3,307.23 = 744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.53/3,307.23 = 744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.53x = 3,307.23 × 744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.53x = 2,461,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,199.23/2,205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.92

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