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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.06, 3,306.48 and 905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.06, 3,306.48 and 905.44 is: 1,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.06 : 3,306.48 = 905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.06/3,306.48 = 905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.06x = 3,306.48 × 905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.06x = 2,993,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,819.25/2,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.94

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