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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.48, 3,303 and 741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.48, 3,303 and 741.28 is: 1,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.48 : 3,303 = 741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.48/3,303 = 741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.48x = 3,303 × 741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.48x = 2,448,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,447.84/2,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.68

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