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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.44, 3,307.21 and 1,017.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.44, 3,307.21 and 1,017.91 is: 1,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.44 : 3,307.21 = 1,017.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.44/3,307.21 = 1,017.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.44x = 3,307.21 × 1,017.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.44x = 3,366,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,425.60/2,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.11

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