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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.44, 3,302.28 and 1,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.44, 3,302.28 and 1,104.76 is: 1,657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.44 : 3,302.28 = 1,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.44/3,302.28 = 1,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.44x = 3,302.28 × 1,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.44x = 3,648,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,226.85/2,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.20

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