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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.24, 3,333.74 and 741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.24, 3,333.74 and 741.94 is: 1,112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.24 : 3,333.74 = 741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.24/3,333.74 = 741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.24x = 3,333.74 × 741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.24x = 2,473,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,418.39/2,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.53

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