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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.02, 3,307.34 and 744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.02, 3,307.34 and 744.78 is: 1,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.02 : 3,307.34 = 744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.02/3,307.34 = 744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.02x = 3,307.34 × 744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.02x = 2,463,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,240.69/2,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.60

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