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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.34, 3,304.98 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.34, 3,304.98 and 664.34 is: 996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.34 : 3,304.98 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.34/3,304.98 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.34x = 3,304.98 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.34x = 2,195,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,613.89/2,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.50

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