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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.37, 3,336.92 and 744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.37, 3,336.92 and 744.06 is: 1,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.37 : 3,336.92 = 744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.37/3,336.92 = 744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.37x = 3,336.92 × 744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.37x = 2,482,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,864.97/2,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.71

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