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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.29, 3,336.81 and 743.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.29, 3,336.81 and 743.99 is: 1,115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.29 : 3,336.81 = 743.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.29/3,336.81 = 743.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.29x = 3,336.81 × 743.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.29x = 2,482,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,548.07/2,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.60

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