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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.78, 3,306.15 and 904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.78, 3,306.15 and 904.42 is: 1,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.78 : 3,306.15 = 904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.78/3,306.15 = 904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.78x = 3,306.15 × 904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.78x = 2,990,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,148.18/2,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.83

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