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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.24, 3,305.04 and 905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.24, 3,305.04 and 905.44 is: 1,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.24 : 3,305.04 = 905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.24/3,305.04 = 905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.24x = 3,305.04 × 905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.24x = 2,992,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,515.42/2,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.23

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