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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.89, 3,318.27 and 731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.89, 3,318.27 and 731.06 is: 1,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.89 : 3,318.27 = 731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.89/3,318.27 = 731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.89x = 3,318.27 × 731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.89x = 2,425,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,837.87/2,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.73

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