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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.76, 3,304.83 and 741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.76, 3,304.83 and 741.98 is: 1,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.76 : 3,304.83 = 741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.76/3,304.83 = 741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.76x = 3,304.83 × 741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.76x = 2,452,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,117.76/2,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.20

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