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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.17, 3,309.53 and 745.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.17, 3,309.53 and 745.47 is: 1,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.17 : 3,309.53 = 745.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.17/3,309.53 = 745.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.17x = 3,309.53 × 745.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.17x = 2,467,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,151.60/2,206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.30

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