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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.16, 3,321.94 and 734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.16, 3,321.94 and 734.11 is: 1,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.16 : 3,321.94 = 734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.16/3,321.94 = 734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.16x = 3,321.94 × 734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.16x = 2,438,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,669.37/2,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.90

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