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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.48, 3,324.72 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.48, 3,324.72 and 736.12 is: 1,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.48 : 3,324.72 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.48/3,324.72 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.48x = 3,324.72 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.48x = 2,447,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,392.89/2,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.68

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