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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.57, 3,303.75 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.57, 3,303.75 and 741.78 is: 1,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.57 : 3,303.75 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.57/3,303.75 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.57x = 3,303.75 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.57x = 2,450,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,655.68/2,202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.63

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