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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.06, 3,300.24 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.06, 3,300.24 and 738.72 is: 1,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.06 : 3,300.24 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.06/3,300.24 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.06x = 3,300.24 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.06x = 2,437,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,956.06/2,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.13

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