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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.26, 3,301.76 and 740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.26, 3,301.76 and 740.44 is: 1,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.26 : 3,301.76 = 740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.26/3,301.76 = 740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.26x = 3,301.76 × 740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.26x = 2,444,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,761.15/2,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.12

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