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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.09, 3,314.56 and 749.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.09, 3,314.56 and 749.22 is: 1,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.09 : 3,314.56 = 749.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.09/3,314.56 = 749.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.09x = 3,314.56 × 749.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.09x = 2,483,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,334.64/2,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.13

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