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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.89, 3,304.24 and 559.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.89, 3,304.24 and 559.47 is: 839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.89 : 3,304.24 = 559.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.89/3,304.24 = 559.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.89x = 3,304.24 × 559.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.89x = 1,848,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,621.75/2,202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.18

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