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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.38, 3,305.60 and 664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.38, 3,305.60 and 664.38 is: 996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.38 : 3,305.60 = 664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.38/3,305.60 = 664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.38x = 3,305.60 × 664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.38x = 2,196,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,174.53/2,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.73

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