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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.45, 3,306.31 and 817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.45, 3,306.31 and 817.46 is: 1,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.45 : 3,306.31 = 817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.45/3,306.31 = 817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.45x = 3,306.31 × 817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.45x = 2,702,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,776.17/2,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.05

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