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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.54, 3,312.45 and 727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.54, 3,312.45 and 727.75 is: 1,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.54 : 3,312.45 = 727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.54/3,312.45 = 727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.54x = 3,312.45 × 727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.54x = 2,410,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,627.21/2,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.50

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