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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.56, 3,315.15 and 748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.56, 3,315.15 and 748.73 is: 1,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.56 : 3,315.15 = 748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.56/3,315.15 = 748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.56x = 3,315.15 × 748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.56x = 2,482,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,135.68/2,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.36

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