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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.94, 3,345.09 and 749.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.94, 3,345.09 and 749.09 is: 1,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.94 : 3,345.09 = 749.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.94/3,345.09 = 749.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.94x = 3,345.09 × 749.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.94x = 2,505,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,773.47/2,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.70

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