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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.04, 3,308.39 and 1,163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.04, 3,308.39 and 1,163.78 is: 1,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.04 : 3,308.39 = 1,163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.04/3,308.39 = 1,163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.04x = 3,308.39 × 1,163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.04x = 3,850,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,240.57/2,204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.90

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