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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.10, 3,324.63 and 735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.10, 3,324.63 and 735.25 is: 1,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.10 : 3,324.63 = 735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.10/3,324.63 = 735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.10x = 3,324.63 × 735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.10x = 2,444,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,434.21/2,216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.03

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