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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.06, 3,323.69 and 734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.06, 3,323.69 and 734.82 is: 1,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.06 : 3,323.69 = 734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.06/3,323.69 = 734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.06x = 3,323.69 × 734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.06x = 2,442,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,310.21/2,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.10

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