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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.38, 3,302.57 and 740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.38, 3,302.57 and 740.49 is: 1,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.38 : 3,302.57 = 740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.38/3,302.57 = 740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.38x = 3,302.57 × 740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.38x = 2,445,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,528.10/2,201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.91

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