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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.52, 3,303.77 and 741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.52, 3,303.77 and 741.67 is: 1,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.52 : 3,303.77 = 741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.52/3,303.77 = 741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.52x = 3,303.77 × 741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.52x = 2,450,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,300.69/2,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.50

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