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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.53, 3,311.73 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.53, 3,311.73 and 747.20 is: 1,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.53 : 3,311.73 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.53/3,311.73 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.53x = 3,311.73 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.53x = 2,474,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,508.10/2,208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.43

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