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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.40, 3,305.10 and 905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.40, 3,305.10 and 905.80 is: 1,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.40 : 3,305.10 = 905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.40/3,305.10 = 905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.40x = 3,305.10 × 905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.40x = 2,993,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,759.58/2,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.70

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