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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.67, 3,301.52 and 739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.67, 3,301.52 and 739.84 is: 1,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.67 : 3,301.52 = 739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.67/3,301.52 = 739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.67x = 3,301.52 × 739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.67x = 2,442,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,584.60/2,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.93

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