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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.62, 3,301.44 and 739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.62, 3,301.44 and 739.80 is: 1,109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.62 : 3,301.44 = 739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.62/3,301.44 = 739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.62x = 3,301.44 × 739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.62x = 2,442,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,405.31/2,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.87

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