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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.84, 3,310.56 and 746.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.84, 3,310.56 and 746.14 is: 1,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.84 : 3,310.56 = 746.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.84/3,310.56 = 746.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.84x = 3,310.56 × 746.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.84x = 2,470,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,141.24/2,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.31

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