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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.24, 3,305.19 and 970.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.24, 3,305.19 and 970.22 is: 1,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.24 : 3,305.19 = 970.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.24/3,305.19 = 970.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.24x = 3,305.19 × 970.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.24x = 3,206,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,761.44/2,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.82

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