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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.41, 3,301.57 and 740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.41, 3,301.57 and 740.53 is: 1,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.41 : 3,301.57 = 740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.41/3,301.57 = 740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.41x = 3,301.57 × 740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.41x = 2,444,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,911.63/2,201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.61

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