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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.91, 3,307.67 and 743.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.91, 3,307.67 and 743.87 is: 1,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.91 : 3,307.67 = 743.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.91/3,307.67 = 743.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.91x = 3,307.67 × 743.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.91x = 2,460,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,456.23/2,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.90

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