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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.98, 3,301.50 and 740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.98, 3,301.50 and 740.14 is: 1,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.98 : 3,301.50 = 740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.98/3,301.50 = 740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.98x = 3,301.50 × 740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.98x = 2,443,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,572.21/2,200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.22

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