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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.31, 3,323.46 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.31, 3,323.46 and 735 is: 1,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.31 : 3,323.46 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.31/3,323.46 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.31x = 3,323.46 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.31x = 2,442,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,743.10/2,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.67

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