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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.01, 3,297.72 and 738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.01, 3,297.72 and 738.66 is: 1,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.01 : 3,297.72 = 738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.01/3,297.72 = 738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.01x = 3,297.72 × 738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.01x = 2,435,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,893.86/2,200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.22

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