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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.84, 3,333.36 and 741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.84, 3,333.36 and 741.04 is: 1,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.84 : 3,333.36 = 741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.84/3,333.36 = 741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.84x = 3,333.36 × 741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.84x = 2,470,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,153.09/2,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.76

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