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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.16, 3,302.70 and 741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.16, 3,302.70 and 741.28 is: 1,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.16 : 3,302.70 = 741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.16/3,302.70 = 741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.16x = 3,302.70 × 741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.16x = 2,448,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,225.46/2,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.74

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