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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.12, 3,313.68 and 749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.12, 3,313.68 and 749.30 is: 1,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.12 : 3,313.68 = 749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.12/3,313.68 = 749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.12x = 3,313.68 × 749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.12x = 2,482,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,940.42/2,209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.95

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