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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.68, 3,306.84 and 904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.68, 3,306.84 and 904.92 is: 1,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.68 : 3,306.84 = 904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.68/3,306.84 = 904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.68x = 3,306.84 × 904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.68x = 2,992,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,425.65/2,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.92

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