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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.38, 3,305.44 and 816.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.38, 3,305.44 and 816.72 is: 1,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.38 : 3,305.44 = 816.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.38/3,305.44 = 816.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.38x = 3,305.44 × 816.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.38x = 2,699,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,618.96/2,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.22

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