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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.37, 3,311.06 and 746.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.37, 3,311.06 and 746.53 is: 1,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.37 : 3,311.06 = 746.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.37/3,311.06 = 746.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.37x = 3,311.06 × 746.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.37x = 2,471,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,805.62/2,207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.80

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