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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.66, 3,305.50 and 537.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.66, 3,305.50 and 537.79 is: 806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.66 : 3,305.50 = 537.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.66/3,305.50 = 537.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.66x = 3,305.50 × 537.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.66x = 1,777,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,664.85/2,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.69

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