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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.74, 3,303.72 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.74, 3,303.72 and 904.50 is: 1,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.74 : 3,303.72 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.74/3,303.72 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.74x = 3,303.72 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.74x = 2,988,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,214.74/2,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.97

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