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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.60, 3,303.74 and 741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.60, 3,303.74 and 741.80 is: 1,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.60 : 3,303.74 = 741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.60/3,303.74 = 741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.60x = 3,303.74 × 741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.60x = 2,450,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,714.33/2,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.65

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