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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.26, 3,327.35 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.26, 3,327.35 and 737.48 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.26 : 3,327.35 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.26/3,327.35 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.26x = 3,327.35 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.26x = 2,453,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,854.08/2,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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