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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.52, 3,305.24 and 904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.52, 3,305.24 and 904.08 is: 1,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.52 : 3,305.24 = 904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.52/3,305.24 = 904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.52x = 3,305.24 × 904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.52x = 2,988,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,201.38/2,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.10

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