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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.67, 3,304.08 and 816.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.67, 3,304.08 and 816.35 is: 1,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.67 : 3,304.08 = 816.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.67/3,304.08 = 816.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.67x = 3,304.08 × 816.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.67x = 2,697,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,285.71/2,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.55

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