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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.23, 3,312.64 and 746.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.23, 3,312.64 and 746.99 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.23 : 3,312.64 = 746.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.23/3,312.64 = 746.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.23x = 3,312.64 × 746.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.23x = 2,474,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,492.39/2,208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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