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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.69, 3,305.90 and 817.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.69, 3,305.90 and 817.03 is: 1,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.69 : 3,305.90 = 817.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.69/3,305.90 = 817.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.69x = 3,305.90 × 817.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.69x = 2,701,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,019.48/2,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.68

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