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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.18, 3,306.40 and 560.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.18, 3,306.40 and 560.74 is: 841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.18 : 3,306.40 = 560.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.18/3,306.40 = 560.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.18x = 3,306.40 × 560.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.18x = 1,854,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,030.74/2,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.14

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