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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.36, 3,313 and 747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.36, 3,313 and 747.48 is: 1,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.36 : 3,313 = 747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.36/3,313 = 747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.36x = 3,313 × 747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.36x = 2,476,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,401.24/2,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.38

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