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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.86, 3,305.70 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.86, 3,305.70 and 743.01 is: 1,114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.86 : 3,305.70 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.86/3,305.70 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.86x = 3,305.70 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.86x = 2,456,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,168.16/2,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.48

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