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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.91, 3,331.75 and 740.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.91, 3,331.75 and 740.61 is: 1,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.91 : 3,331.75 = 740.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.91/3,331.75 = 740.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.91x = 3,331.75 × 740.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.91x = 2,467,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,527.37/2,221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.54

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