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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.54, 3,302.11 and 740.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.54, 3,302.11 and 740.51 is: 1,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.54 : 3,302.11 = 740.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.54/3,302.11 = 740.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.54x = 3,302.11 × 740.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.54x = 2,445,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,245.48/2,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.70

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