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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.44, 3,307.02 and 817.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.44, 3,307.02 and 817.78 is: 1,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.44 : 3,307.02 = 817.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.44/3,307.02 = 817.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.44x = 3,307.02 × 817.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.44x = 2,704,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,414.82/2,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.80

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