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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.68, 3,301.08 and 740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.68, 3,301.08 and 740.44 is: 1,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.68 : 3,301.08 = 740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.68/3,301.08 = 740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.68x = 3,301.08 × 740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.68x = 2,444,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,251.68/2,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.18

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