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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.30, 3,306.03 and 743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.30, 3,306.03 and 743.06 is: 1,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.30 : 3,306.03 = 743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.30/3,306.03 = 743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.30x = 3,306.03 × 743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.30x = 2,456,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,562.12/2,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.44

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