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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.35, 3,339.98 and 745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.35, 3,339.98 and 745.72 is: 1,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.35 : 3,339.98 = 745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.35/3,339.98 = 745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.35x = 3,339.98 × 745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.35x = 2,490,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,703.59/2,226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.74

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