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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.58, 3,310.07 and 745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.58, 3,310.07 and 745.92 is: 1,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.58 : 3,310.07 = 745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.58/3,310.07 = 745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.58x = 3,310.07 × 745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.58x = 2,469,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,043.68/2,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.95

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