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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.66, 3,307.08 and 743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.66, 3,307.08 and 743.96 is: 1,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.66 : 3,307.08 = 743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.66/3,307.08 = 743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.66x = 3,307.08 × 743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.66x = 2,460,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,335.24/2,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.97

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