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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.67, 3,337.39 and 744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.67, 3,337.39 and 744.38 is: 1,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.67 : 3,337.39 = 744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.67/3,337.39 = 744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.67x = 3,337.39 × 744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.67x = 2,484,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,282.65/2,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.20

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