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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.36, 3,299.78 and 739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.36, 3,299.78 and 739.12 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.36 : 3,299.78 = 739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.36/3,299.78 = 739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.36x = 3,299.78 × 739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.36x = 2,438,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,933.39/2,200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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