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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.68, 3,305.88 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.68, 3,305.88 and 743.28 is: 1,115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.68 : 3,305.88 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.68/3,305.88 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.68x = 3,305.88 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.68x = 2,457,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,194.49/2,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.04

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