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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.19, 3,312.28 and 747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.19, 3,312.28 and 747.34 is: 1,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.19 : 3,312.28 = 747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.19/3,312.28 = 747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.19x = 3,312.28 × 747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.19x = 2,475,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,395.60/2,208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.01

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