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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.29, 3,303.59 and 740.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.29, 3,303.59 and 740.95 is: 1,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.29 : 3,303.59 = 740.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.29/3,303.59 = 740.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.29x = 3,303.59 × 740.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.29x = 2,447,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,783.05/2,202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.47

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