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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.62, 3,305.45 and 742.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.62, 3,305.45 and 742.77 is: 1,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.62 : 3,305.45 = 742.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.62/3,305.45 = 742.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.62x = 3,305.45 × 742.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.62x = 2,455,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,190.95/2,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.16

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