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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.91, 3,306.17 and 743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.91, 3,306.17 and 743.48 is: 1,115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.91 : 3,306.17 = 743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.91/3,306.17 = 743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.91x = 3,306.17 × 743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.91x = 2,458,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,063.42/2,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.32

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