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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.23, 3,303.11 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.23, 3,303.11 and 741.20 is: 1,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.23 : 3,303.11 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.23/3,303.11 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.23x = 3,303.11 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.23x = 2,448,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,250.47/2,202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.71

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