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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.43, 3,308.93 and 745.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.43, 3,308.93 and 745.19 is: 1,117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.43 : 3,308.93 = 745.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.43/3,308.93 = 745.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.43x = 3,308.93 × 745.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.43x = 2,465,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,781.55/2,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.54

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