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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.16, 3,304.32 and 904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.16, 3,304.32 and 904.72 is: 1,356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.16 : 3,304.32 = 904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.16/3,304.32 = 904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.16x = 3,304.32 × 904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.16x = 2,989,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,484.39/2,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.29

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