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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.04, 4,233.24 and 742.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.04, 4,233.24 and 742.09 is: 1,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.04 : 4,233.24 = 742.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.04/4,233.24 = 742.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.04x = 4,233.24 × 742.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.04x = 3,141,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,441.36/2,822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.18

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