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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.32, 3,305.22 and 741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.32, 3,305.22 and 741.96 is: 1,113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.32 : 3,305.22 = 741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.32/3,305.22 = 741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.32x = 3,305.22 × 741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.32x = 2,452,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,341.03/2,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.02

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