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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.72, 3,315.85 and 749.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.72, 3,315.85 and 749.83 is: 1,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.72 : 3,315.85 = 749.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.72/3,315.85 = 749.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.72x = 3,315.85 × 749.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.72x = 2,486,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,323.81/2,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.67

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