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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.77, 3,329.63 and 739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.77, 3,329.63 and 739.10 is: 1,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.77 : 3,329.63 = 739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.77/3,329.63 = 739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.77x = 3,329.63 × 739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.77x = 2,460,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,928.60/2,219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.64

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