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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.45, 3,304.56 and 817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.45, 3,304.56 and 817.41 is: 1,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.45 : 3,304.56 = 817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.45/3,304.56 = 817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.45x = 3,304.56 × 817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.45x = 2,701,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,177.32/2,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.33

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