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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.74, 3,304.24 and 886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.74, 3,304.24 and 886.60 is: 1,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.74 : 3,304.24 = 886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.74/3,304.24 = 886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.74x = 3,304.24 × 886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.74x = 2,929,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,527.50/2,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.94

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