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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.45, 3,328.44 and 738.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.45, 3,328.44 and 738.34 is: 1,107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.45 : 3,328.44 = 738.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.45/3,328.44 = 738.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.45x = 3,328.44 × 738.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.45x = 2,457,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,520.39/2,219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.27

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