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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.96, 3,314.16 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.96, 3,314.16 and 748.80 is: 1,123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.96 : 3,314.16 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.96/3,314.16 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.96x = 3,314.16 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.96x = 2,481,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,643.01/2,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.44

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