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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.87, 3,336.17 and 743.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.87, 3,336.17 and 743.55 is: 1,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.87 : 3,336.17 = 743.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.87/3,336.17 = 743.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.87x = 3,336.17 × 743.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.87x = 2,480,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,609.20/2,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.95

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