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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.96, 3,303.64 and 741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.96, 3,303.64 and 741.68 is: 1,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.96 : 3,303.64 = 741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.96/3,303.64 = 741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.96x = 3,303.64 × 741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.96x = 2,450,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,243.72/2,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.25

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