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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.39, 3,304.29 and 816.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.39, 3,304.29 and 816.43 is: 1,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.39 : 3,304.29 = 816.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.39/3,304.29 = 816.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.39x = 3,304.29 × 816.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.39x = 2,697,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,721.48/2,203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.35

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