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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.23, 3,300.48 and 738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.23, 3,300.48 and 738.99 is: 1,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.23 : 3,300.48 = 738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.23/3,300.48 = 738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.23x = 3,300.48 × 738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.23x = 2,439,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,021.72/2,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.53

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