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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.24, 3,312.18 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.24, 3,312.18 and 747.36 is: 1,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.24 : 3,312.18 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.24/3,312.18 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.24x = 3,312.18 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.24x = 2,475,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,390.84/2,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.98

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