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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.61, 3,325.28 and 736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.61, 3,325.28 and 736.30 is: 1,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.61 : 3,325.28 = 736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.61/3,325.28 = 736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.61x = 3,325.28 × 736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.61x = 2,448,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,383.36/2,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.07

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