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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.11, 3,331.25 and 740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.11, 3,331.25 and 740.35 is: 1,110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.11 : 3,331.25 = 740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.11/3,331.25 = 740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.11x = 3,331.25 × 740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.11x = 2,466,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,294.18/2,221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.39

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