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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.92, 3,300.08 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.92, 3,300.08 and 739.68 is: 1,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.92 : 3,300.08 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.92/3,300.08 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.92x = 3,300.08 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.92x = 2,441,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,003.17/2,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.08

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