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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.67, 3,306.00 and 742.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.67, 3,306.00 and 742.78 is: 1,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.67 : 3,306.00 = 742.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.67/3,306.00 = 742.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.67x = 3,306.00 × 742.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.67x = 2,455,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,637.60/2,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.34

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