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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.55, 3,302.69 and 740.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.55, 3,302.69 and 740.37 is: 1,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.55 : 3,302.69 = 740.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.55/3,302.69 = 740.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.55x = 3,302.69 × 740.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.55x = 2,445,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,208.89/2,201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.68

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