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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.99, 3,329.63 and 739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.99, 3,329.63 and 739.23 is: 1,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.99 : 3,329.63 = 739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.99/3,329.63 = 739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.99x = 3,329.63 × 739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.99x = 2,461,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,358.69/2,219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.73

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