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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.56, 3,304.24 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.56, 3,304.24 and 904.96 is: 1,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.56 : 3,304.24 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.56/3,304.24 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.56x = 3,304.24 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.56x = 2,990,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,205.03/2,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.60

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