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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.40, 3,306.96 and 743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.40, 3,306.96 and 743.40 is: 1,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.40 : 3,306.96 = 743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.40/3,306.96 = 743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.40x = 3,306.96 × 743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.40x = 2,458,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,394.06/2,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.22

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