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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.57, 3,306.75 and 743.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.57, 3,306.75 and 743.78 is: 1,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.57 : 3,306.75 = 743.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.57/3,306.75 = 743.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.57x = 3,306.75 × 743.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.57x = 2,459,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,494.52/2,204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.63

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