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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.37, 3,301.24 and 740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.37, 3,301.24 and 740.13 is: 1,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.37 : 3,301.24 = 740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.37/3,301.24 = 740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.37x = 3,301.24 × 740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.37x = 2,443,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,346.76/2,201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.92

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