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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.88, 3,304.32 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.88, 3,304.32 and 663.88 is: 995.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.88 : 3,304.32 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.88/3,304.32 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.88x = 3,304.32 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.88x = 2,193,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,652.12/2,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.81

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