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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.81, 3,308.85 and 745.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.81, 3,308.85 and 745.98 is: 1,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.81 : 3,308.85 = 745.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.81/3,308.85 = 745.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.81x = 3,308.85 × 745.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.81x = 2,468,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,335.92/2,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.02

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