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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.67, 3,305.58 and 817.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.67, 3,305.58 and 817.35 is: 1,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.67 : 3,305.58 = 817.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.67/3,305.58 = 817.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.67x = 3,305.58 × 817.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.67x = 2,701,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,815.81/2,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.06

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