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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.68, 3,304.14 and 559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.68, 3,304.14 and 559.24 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.68 : 3,304.14 = 559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.68/3,304.14 = 559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.68x = 3,304.14 × 559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.68x = 1,847,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,790.73/2,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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