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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.44, 3,304.95 and 816.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.44, 3,304.95 and 816.78 is: 1,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.44 : 3,304.95 = 816.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.44/3,304.95 = 816.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.44x = 3,304.95 × 816.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.44x = 2,699,417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,417.06/2,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.09

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