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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.32, 3,303.48 and 741.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.32, 3,303.48 and 741.42 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.32 : 3,303.48 = 741.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.32/3,303.48 = 741.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.32x = 3,303.48 × 741.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.32x = 2,449,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,266.14/2,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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