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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.51, 3,327.53 and 737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.51, 3,327.53 and 737.65 is: 1,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.51 : 3,327.53 = 737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.51/3,327.53 = 737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.51x = 3,327.53 × 737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.51x = 2,454,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,552.98/2,218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.40

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