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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.55, 3,304.19 and 741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.55, 3,304.19 and 741.37 is: 1,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.55 : 3,304.19 = 741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.55/3,304.19 = 741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.55x = 3,304.19 × 741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.55x = 2,449,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,627.34/2,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.18

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