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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.61, 3,316.64 and 730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.61, 3,316.64 and 730.51 is: 1,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.61 : 3,316.64 = 730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.61/3,316.64 = 730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.61x = 3,316.64 × 730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.61x = 2,422,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,835.03/2,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.51

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