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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.09, 3,301.43 and 740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.09, 3,301.43 and 740.26 is: 1,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.09 : 3,301.43 = 740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.09/3,301.43 = 740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.09x = 3,301.43 × 740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.09x = 2,443,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,898.43/2,201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.31

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