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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.81, 3,310.41 and 745.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.81, 3,310.41 and 745.97 is: 1,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.81 : 3,310.41 = 745.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.81/3,310.41 = 745.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.81x = 3,310.41 × 745.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.81x = 2,469,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,466.55/2,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.02

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