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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.14, 3,303.68 and 741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.14, 3,303.68 and 741.26 is: 1,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.14 : 3,303.68 = 741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.14/3,303.68 = 741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.14x = 3,303.68 × 741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.14x = 2,448,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,865.61/2,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.04

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