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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.71, 3,322.70 and 734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.71, 3,322.70 and 734.48 is: 1,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.71 : 3,322.70 = 734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.71/3,322.70 = 734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.71x = 3,322.70 × 734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.71x = 2,440,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,440.08/2,215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.43

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