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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.28, 3,312.06 and 747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.28, 3,312.06 and 747.40 is: 1,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.28 : 3,312.06 = 747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.28/3,312.06 = 747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.28x = 3,312.06 × 747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.28x = 2,475,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,433.64/2,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.98

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