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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.11, 3,303.99 and 741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.11, 3,303.99 and 741.87 is: 1,112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.11 : 3,303.99 = 741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.11/3,303.99 = 741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.11x = 3,303.99 × 741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.11x = 2,451,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,131.06/2,203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.58

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