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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.90, 3,304.80 and 742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.90, 3,304.80 and 742.20 is: 1,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.90 : 3,304.80 = 742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.90/3,304.80 = 742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.90x = 3,304.80 × 742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.90x = 2,452,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,822.56/2,202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.45

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