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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.51, 3,302.82 and 741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.51, 3,302.82 and 741.27 is: 1,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.51 : 3,302.82 = 741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.51/3,302.82 = 741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.51x = 3,302.82 × 741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.51x = 2,448,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,281.38/2,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.59

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