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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.26, 3,305.20 and 742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.26, 3,305.20 and 742.06 is: 1,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.26 : 3,305.20 = 742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.26/3,305.20 = 742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.26x = 3,305.20 × 742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.26x = 2,452,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,656.71/2,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.19

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