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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.49, 3,304.98 and 742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.49, 3,304.98 and 742.45 is: 1,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.49 : 3,304.98 = 742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.49/3,304.98 = 742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.49x = 3,304.98 × 742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.49x = 2,453,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,782.40/2,203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.59

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