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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.30, 3,305.16 and 742.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.30, 3,305.16 and 742.90 is: 1,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.30 : 3,305.16 = 742.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.30/3,305.16 = 742.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.30x = 3,305.16 × 742.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.30x = 2,455,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,403.36/2,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.42

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