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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.20, 3,305.34 and 743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.20, 3,305.34 and 743.04 is: 1,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.20 : 3,305.34 = 743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.20/3,305.34 = 743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.20x = 3,305.34 × 743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.20x = 2,455,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,999.83/2,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.74

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