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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.98, 3,308.99 and 745.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.98, 3,308.99 and 745.15 is: 1,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.98 : 3,308.99 = 745.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.98/3,308.99 = 745.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.98x = 3,308.99 × 745.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.98x = 2,465,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,681.90/2,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.73

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