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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.80, 3,315.30 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.80, 3,315.30 and 749.20 is: 1,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.80 : 3,315.30 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.80/3,315.30 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.80x = 3,315.30 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.80x = 2,483,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,822.76/2,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.50

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