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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.13, 3,309.48 and 745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.13, 3,309.48 and 745.70 is: 1,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.13 : 3,309.48 = 745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.13/3,309.48 = 745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.13x = 3,309.48 × 745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.13x = 2,467,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,862.69/2,207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.13

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