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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.56, 3,313.56 and 747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.56, 3,313.56 and 747.92 is: 1,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.56 : 3,313.56 = 747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.56/3,313.56 = 747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.56x = 3,313.56 × 747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.56x = 2,478,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,277.80/2,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.12

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