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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.81, 3,303.36 and 796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.81, 3,303.36 and 796.83 is: 1,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.81 : 3,303.36 = 796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.81/3,303.36 = 796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.81x = 3,303.36 × 796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.81x = 2,632,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,216.35/2,202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.94

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