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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.66, 3,304.22 and 642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.66, 3,304.22 and 642.68 is: 964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.66 : 3,304.22 = 642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.66/3,304.22 = 642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.66x = 3,304.22 × 642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.66x = 2,123,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,536.38/2,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.08

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