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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.25, 3,298.10 and 738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.25, 3,298.10 and 738.91 is: 1,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.25 : 3,298.10 = 738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.25/3,298.10 = 738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.25x = 3,298.10 × 738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.25x = 2,436,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,999.07/2,200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.60

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