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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.93 and 735.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.93 and 735.97 is: 1,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.30 : 3,324.93 = 735.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.30/3,324.93 = 735.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.30x = 3,324.93 × 735.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.30x = 2,447,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,048.73/2,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.11

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