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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.26, 3,301.17 and 739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.26, 3,301.17 and 739.41 is: 1,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.26 : 3,301.17 = 739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.26/3,301.17 = 739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.26x = 3,301.17 × 739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.26x = 2,440,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,918.11/2,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.38

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