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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.58, 3,305.18 and 886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.58, 3,305.18 and 886.45 is: 1,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.58 : 3,305.18 = 886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.58/3,305.18 = 886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.58x = 3,305.18 × 886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.58x = 2,929,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,876.81/2,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.20

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