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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.08, 3,321.95 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.08, 3,321.95 and 734.04 is: 1,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.08 : 3,321.95 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.08/3,321.95 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.08x = 3,321.95 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.08x = 2,438,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,440.51/2,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.84

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