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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.22, 3,308.40 and 745.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.22, 3,308.40 and 745.62 is: 1,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.22 : 3,308.40 = 745.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.22/3,308.40 = 745.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.22x = 3,308.40 × 745.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.22x = 2,466,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,809.21/2,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.61

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