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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.62, 3,303.24 and 741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.62, 3,303.24 and 741.43 is: 1,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.62 : 3,303.24 = 741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.62/3,303.24 = 741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.62x = 3,303.24 × 741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.62x = 2,449,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,121.23/2,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.91

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