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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.11, 3,305.49 and 742.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.11, 3,305.49 and 742.87 is: 1,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.11 : 3,305.49 = 742.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.11/3,305.49 = 742.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.11x = 3,305.49 × 742.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.11x = 2,455,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,549.36/2,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.08

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