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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.22, 3,306.33 and 888.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.22, 3,306.33 and 888.57 is: 1,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.22 : 3,306.33 = 888.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.22/3,306.33 = 888.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.22x = 3,306.33 × 888.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.22x = 2,937,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,905.65/2,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.86

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