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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.31, 4,220.23 and 733.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.31, 4,220.23 and 733.31 is: 1,100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.31 : 4,220.23 = 733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.31/4,220.23 = 733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.31x = 4,220.23 × 733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.31x = 3,094,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,736.86/2,813.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.03

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