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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.10, 3,340.79 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.10, 3,340.79 and 746.25 is: 1,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.10 : 3,340.79 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.10/3,340.79 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.10x = 3,340.79 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.10x = 2,493,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,060.81/2,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.42

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