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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.71, 3,307.06 and 743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.71, 3,307.06 and 743.74 is: 1,115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.71 : 3,307.06 = 743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.71/3,307.06 = 743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.71x = 3,307.06 × 743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.71x = 2,459,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,592.80/2,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.61

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