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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.27, 3,313.91 and 748.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.27, 3,313.91 and 748.03 is: 1,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.27 : 3,313.91 = 748.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.27/3,313.91 = 748.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.27x = 3,313.91 × 748.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.27x = 2,478,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,904.10/2,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.05

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