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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.83, 3,304.82 and 743.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.83, 3,304.82 and 743.11 is: 1,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.83 : 3,304.82 = 743.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.83/3,304.82 = 743.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.83x = 3,304.82 × 743.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.83x = 2,455,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,838.39/2,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.35

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