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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.32, 3,300.66 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.32, 3,300.66 and 739.08 is: 1,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.32 : 3,300.66 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.32/3,300.66 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.32x = 3,300.66 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.32x = 2,439,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,451.79/2,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.68

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