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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.94, 3,337.93 and 744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.94, 3,337.93 and 744.76 is: 1,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.94 : 3,337.93 = 744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.94/3,337.93 = 744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.94x = 3,337.93 × 744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.94x = 2,485,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,956.75/2,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.81

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