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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.61, 3,307.86 and 744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.61, 3,307.86 and 744.74 is: 1,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.61 : 3,307.86 = 744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.61/3,307.86 = 744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.61x = 3,307.86 × 744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.61x = 2,463,503.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,503.93/2,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.42

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