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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.66, 3,304.04 and 886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.66, 3,304.04 and 886.55 is: 1,329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.66 : 3,304.04 = 886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.66/3,304.04 = 886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.66x = 3,304.04 × 886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.66x = 2,929,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,175.71/2,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.84

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