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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.41, 3,298.32 and 739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.41, 3,298.32 and 739.17 is: 1,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.41 : 3,298.32 = 739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.41/3,298.32 = 739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.41x = 3,298.32 × 739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.41x = 2,438,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,019.19/2,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.98

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