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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.67, 3,305.99 and 817.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.67, 3,305.99 and 817.01 is: 1,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.67 : 3,305.99 = 817.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.67/3,305.99 = 817.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.67x = 3,305.99 × 817.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.67x = 2,701,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,013.19/2,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.69

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