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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.61, 3,335.79 and 743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.61, 3,335.79 and 743.30 is: 1,114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.61 : 3,335.79 = 743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.61/3,335.79 = 743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.61x = 3,335.79 × 743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.61x = 2,479,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,501.05/2,224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.58

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