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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.29, 3,317.30 and 730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.29, 3,317.30 and 730.85 is: 1,096.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.29 : 3,317.30 = 730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.29/3,317.30 = 730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.29x = 3,317.30 × 730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.29x = 2,424,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,458.83/2,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.40

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