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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.94, 3,304.20 and 816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.94, 3,304.20 and 816.28 is: 1,224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.94 : 3,304.20 = 816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.94/3,304.20 = 816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.94x = 3,304.20 × 816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.94x = 2,697,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,152.38/2,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.34

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