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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.76, 3,337.51 and 744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.76, 3,337.51 and 744.46 is: 1,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.76 : 3,337.51 = 744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.76/3,337.51 = 744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.76x = 3,337.51 × 744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.76x = 2,484,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,635.98/2,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.31

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