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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.16, 3,304.68 and 905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.16, 3,304.68 and 905.48 is: 1,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.16 : 3,304.68 = 905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.16/3,304.68 = 905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.16x = 3,304.68 × 905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.16x = 2,992,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,321.65/2,203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.20

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