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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.91, 3,315.17 and 748.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.91, 3,315.17 and 748.67 is: 1,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.91 : 3,315.17 = 748.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.91/3,315.17 = 748.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.91x = 3,315.17 × 748.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.91x = 2,481,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,968.32/2,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.11

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