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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.74, 3,329.19 and 738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.74, 3,329.19 and 738.98 is: 1,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.74 : 3,329.19 = 738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.74/3,329.19 = 738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.74x = 3,329.19 × 738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.74x = 2,460,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,204.83/2,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.33

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