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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.17, 3,305.05 and 742.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.17, 3,305.05 and 742.74 is: 1,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.17 : 3,305.05 = 742.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.17/3,305.05 = 742.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.17x = 3,305.05 × 742.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.17x = 2,454,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,782.76/2,203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.21

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