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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.80, 3,305.34 and 742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.80, 3,305.34 and 742.80 is: 1,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.80 : 3,305.34 = 742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.80/3,305.34 = 742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.80x = 3,305.34 × 742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.80x = 2,455,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,206.55/2,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.08

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