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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.76, 3,337.71 and 744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.76, 3,337.71 and 744.22 is: 1,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.76 : 3,337.71 = 744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.76/3,337.71 = 744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.76x = 3,337.71 × 744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.76x = 2,483,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,973.85/2,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.51

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