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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.68, 3,304.56 and 742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.68, 3,304.56 and 742.56 is: 1,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.68 : 3,304.56 = 742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.68/3,304.56 = 742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.68x = 3,304.56 × 742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.68x = 2,453,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,834.07/2,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.52

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