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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.55, 3,305.33 and 742.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.55, 3,305.33 and 742.71 is: 1,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.55 : 3,305.33 = 742.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.55/3,305.33 = 742.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.55x = 3,305.33 × 742.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.55x = 2,454,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,900.72/2,203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.07

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