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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.96, 3,308.76 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.96, 3,308.76 and 745.08 is: 1,117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.96 : 3,308.76 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.96/3,308.76 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.96x = 3,308.76 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.96x = 2,465,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,290.90/2,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.56

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