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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.76, 3,300.33 and 738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.76, 3,300.33 and 738.98 is: 1,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.76 : 3,300.33 = 738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.76/3,300.33 = 738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.76x = 3,300.33 × 738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.76x = 2,438,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,857.67/2,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.69

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