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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.65, 3,316.20 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.65, 3,316.20 and 749.92 is: 1,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.65 : 3,316.20 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.65/3,316.20 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.65x = 3,316.20 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.65x = 2,486,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,884.70/2,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.96

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