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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.85, 3,307.75 and 743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.85, 3,307.75 and 743.96 is: 1,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.85 : 3,307.75 = 743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.85/3,307.75 = 743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.85x = 3,307.75 × 743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.85x = 2,460,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,817.15/2,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.10

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