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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.85, 3,304.12 and 815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.85, 3,304.12 and 815.93 is: 1,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.85 : 3,304.12 = 815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.85/3,304.12 = 815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.85x = 3,304.12 × 815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.85x = 2,695,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,930.63/2,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.84

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