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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.50, 3,327.94 and 737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.50, 3,327.94 and 737.41 is: 1,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.50 : 3,327.94 = 737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.50/3,327.94 = 737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.50x = 3,327.94 × 737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.50x = 2,454,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,052.55/2,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.18

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