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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.52, 3,305.36 and 664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.52, 3,305.36 and 664.48 is: 996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.52 : 3,305.36 = 664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.52/3,305.36 = 664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.52x = 3,305.36 × 664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.52x = 2,196,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,345.61/2,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.74

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