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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.89, 3,316.77 and 730.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.89, 3,316.77 and 730.05 is: 1,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.89 : 3,316.77 = 730.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.89/3,316.77 = 730.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.89x = 3,316.77 × 730.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.89x = 2,421,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,404.29/2,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.22

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