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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.39, 3,312.63 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.39, 3,312.63 and 747.54 is: 1,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.39 : 3,312.63 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.39/3,312.63 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.39x = 3,312.63 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.39x = 2,476,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,323.43/2,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.33

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