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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.72, 3,309.27 and 745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.72, 3,309.27 and 745.05 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.72 : 3,309.27 = 745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.72/3,309.27 = 745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.72x = 3,309.27 × 745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.72x = 2,465,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,571.61/2,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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