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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.26, 3,329.21 and 737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.26, 3,329.21 and 737.98 is: 1,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.26 : 3,329.21 = 737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.26/3,329.21 = 737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.26x = 3,329.21 × 737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.26x = 2,456,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,878.38/2,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.07

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