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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.67 and 742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.67 and 742.18 is: 1,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.01 : 3,334.67 = 742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.01/3,334.67 = 742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.01x = 3,334.67 × 742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.01x = 2,474,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,922.37/2,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.32

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