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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.26, 3,302.60 and 741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.26, 3,302.60 and 741.92 is: 1,112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.26 : 3,302.60 = 741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.26/3,302.60 = 741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.26x = 3,302.60 × 741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.26x = 2,450,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,264.99/2,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.11

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