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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.34, 3,311.15 and 746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.34, 3,311.15 and 746.37 is: 1,119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.34 : 3,311.15 = 746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.34/3,311.15 = 746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.34x = 3,311.15 × 746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.34x = 2,471,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,339.29/2,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.60

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