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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.03, 3,311.44 and 746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.03, 3,311.44 and 746.88 is: 1,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.03 : 3,311.44 = 746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.03/3,311.44 = 746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.03x = 3,311.44 × 746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.03x = 2,473,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,248.31/2,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.12

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