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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.36, 3,305.05 and 742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.36, 3,305.05 and 742.52 is: 1,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.36 : 3,305.05 = 742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.36/3,305.05 = 742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.36x = 3,305.05 × 742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.36x = 2,454,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,072.13/2,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.79

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