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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.16, 3,323.44 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.16, 3,323.44 and 735.12 is: 1,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.16 : 3,323.44 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.16/3,323.44 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.16x = 3,323.44 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.16x = 2,443,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,127.21/2,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.41

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