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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.16, 3,309.54 and 745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.16, 3,309.54 and 745.73 is: 1,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.16 : 3,309.54 = 745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.16/3,309.54 = 745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.16x = 3,309.54 × 745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.16x = 2,468,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,023.26/2,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.70

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