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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.83, 3,309.26 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.83, 3,309.26 and 744.90 is: 1,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.83 : 3,309.26 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.83/3,309.26 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.83x = 3,309.26 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.83x = 2,465,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,051.64/2,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.52

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