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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.17, 3,339.63 and 745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.17, 3,339.63 and 745.88 is: 1,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.17 : 3,339.63 = 745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.17/3,339.63 = 745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.17x = 3,339.63 × 745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.17x = 2,490,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,963.22/2,227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.44

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