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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.33, 3,307.97 and 817.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.33, 3,307.97 and 817.72 is: 1,227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.33 : 3,307.97 = 817.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.33/3,307.97 = 817.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.33x = 3,307.97 × 817.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.33x = 2,704,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,987.00/2,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.13

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