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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.15, 3,312.22 and 748.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.15, 3,312.22 and 748.33 is: 1,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.15 : 3,312.22 = 748.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.15/3,312.22 = 748.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.15x = 3,312.22 × 748.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.15x = 2,478,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,633.59/2,208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.49

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