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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.10, 3,308.95 and 745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.10, 3,308.95 and 745.27 is: 1,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.10 : 3,308.95 = 745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.10/3,308.95 = 745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.10x = 3,308.95 × 745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.10x = 2,466,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,053.83/2,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.83

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