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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.66, 3,308.92 and 744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.66, 3,308.92 and 744.78 is: 1,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.66 : 3,308.92 = 744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.66/3,308.92 = 744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.66x = 3,308.92 × 744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.66x = 2,464,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,417.44/2,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.32

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