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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.73, 3,311.39 and 746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.73, 3,311.39 and 746.90 is: 1,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.73 : 3,311.39 = 746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.73/3,311.39 = 746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.73x = 3,311.39 × 746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.73x = 2,473,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,260.63/2,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.27

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