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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.93, 3,315.39 and 749.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.93, 3,315.39 and 749.05 is: 1,123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.93 : 3,315.39 = 749.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.93/3,315.39 = 749.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.93x = 3,315.39 × 749.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.93x = 2,483,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,392.88/2,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.74

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