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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.38, 3,304.65 and 904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.38, 3,304.65 and 904.14 is: 1,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.38 : 3,304.65 = 904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.38/3,304.65 = 904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.38x = 3,304.65 × 904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.38x = 2,987,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,866.25/2,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.04

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