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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.02, 3,308.96 and 745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.02, 3,308.96 and 745.05 is: 1,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.02 : 3,308.96 = 745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.02/3,308.96 = 745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.02x = 3,308.96 × 745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.02x = 2,465,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,340.65/2,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.55

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