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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.39, 3,301.43 and 904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.39, 3,301.43 and 904.77 is: 1,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.39 : 3,301.43 = 904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.39/3,301.43 = 904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.39x = 3,301.43 × 904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.39x = 2,987,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,030.30/2,202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.27

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