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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.04, 3,304.02 and 741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.04, 3,304.02 and 741.40 is: 1,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.04 : 3,304.02 = 741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.04/3,304.02 = 741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.04x = 3,304.02 × 741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.04x = 2,449,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,600.43/2,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.42

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