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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.05, 3,311.87 and 747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.05, 3,311.87 and 747.11 is: 1,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.05 : 3,311.87 = 747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.05/3,311.87 = 747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.05x = 3,311.87 × 747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.05x = 2,474,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,331.20/2,208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.60

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