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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.36, 3,314.52 and 748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.36, 3,314.52 and 748.72 is: 1,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.36 : 3,314.52 = 748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.36/3,314.52 = 748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.36x = 3,314.52 × 748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.36x = 2,481,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,647.41/2,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.24

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