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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.44, 3,306.66 and 1,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.44, 3,306.66 and 1,049.56 is: 1,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.44 : 3,306.66 = 1,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.44/3,306.66 = 1,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.44x = 3,306.66 × 1,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.44x = 3,470,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,538.07/2,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.34

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