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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.71, 3,314 and 748.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.71, 3,314 and 748.84 is: 1,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.71 : 3,314 = 748.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.71/3,314 = 748.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.71x = 3,314 × 748.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.71x = 2,481,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,655.76/2,210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.56

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