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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.83, 3,321.52 and 733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.83, 3,321.52 and 733.77 is: 1,100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.83 : 3,321.52 = 733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.83/3,321.52 = 733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.83x = 3,321.52 × 733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.83x = 2,437,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,231.73/2,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.41

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