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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.65, 3,327.11 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.65, 3,327.11 and 737.40 is: 1,105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.65 : 3,327.11 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.65/3,327.11 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.65x = 3,327.11 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.65x = 2,453,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,410.91/2,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.81

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