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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.79, 3,310.49 and 745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.79, 3,310.49 and 745.55 is: 1,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.79 : 3,310.49 = 745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.79/3,310.49 = 745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.79x = 3,310.49 × 745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.79x = 2,468,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,115.54/2,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.42

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