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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.41, 3,314.42 and 748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.41, 3,314.42 and 748.17 is: 1,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.41 : 3,314.42 = 748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.41/3,314.42 = 748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.41x = 3,314.42 × 748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.41x = 2,479,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,748.68/2,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.36

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