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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.73, 3,303.46 and 742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.73, 3,303.46 and 742.08 is: 1,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.73 : 3,303.46 = 742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.73/3,303.46 = 742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.73x = 3,303.46 × 742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.73x = 2,451,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,444.91/2,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.41

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