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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.49, 3,301.22 and 739.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.49, 3,301.22 and 739.61 is: 1,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.49 : 3,301.22 = 739.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.49/3,301.22 = 739.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.49x = 3,301.22 × 739.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.49x = 2,441,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,600.67/2,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.57

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