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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.49, 3,301.98 and 740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.49, 3,301.98 and 740.45 is: 1,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.49 : 3,301.98 = 740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.49/3,301.98 = 740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.49x = 3,301.98 × 740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.49x = 2,444,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,934.58/2,201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.58

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