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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.49, 3,313.16 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.49, 3,313.16 and 747.88 is: 1,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.49 : 3,313.16 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.49/3,313.16 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.49x = 3,313.16 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.49x = 2,477,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,846.10/2,208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.96

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