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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.58, 3,302.70 and 740.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.58, 3,302.70 and 740.38 is: 1,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.58 : 3,302.70 = 740.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.58/3,302.70 = 740.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.58x = 3,302.70 × 740.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.58x = 2,445,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,253.03/2,201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.68

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