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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.37, 3,342.90 and 748.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.37, 3,342.90 and 748.06 is: 1,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.37 : 3,342.90 = 748.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.37/3,342.90 = 748.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.37x = 3,342.90 × 748.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.37x = 2,500,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,689.77/2,229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.70

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