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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.11, 3,306.17 and 743.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.11, 3,306.17 and 743.27 is: 1,114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.11 : 3,306.17 = 743.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.11/3,306.17 = 743.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.11x = 3,306.17 × 743.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.11x = 2,457,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,387.10/2,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.91

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