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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.42, 3,304.17 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.42, 3,304.17 and 741.66 is: 1,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.42 : 3,304.17 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.42/3,304.17 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.42x = 3,304.17 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.42x = 2,450,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,570.72/2,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.67

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