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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.53, 3,304.24 and 742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.53, 3,304.24 and 742.70 is: 1,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.53 : 3,304.24 = 742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.53/3,304.24 = 742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.53x = 3,304.24 × 742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.53x = 2,454,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,065.45/2,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.21

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