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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.65, 3,308.97 and 744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.65, 3,308.97 and 744.77 is: 1,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.65 : 3,308.97 = 744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.65/3,308.97 = 744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.65x = 3,308.97 × 744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.65x = 2,464,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,417.86/2,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.32

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