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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.46, 3,306.06 and 905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.46, 3,306.06 and 905.63 is: 1,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.46 : 3,306.06 = 905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.46/3,306.06 = 905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.46x = 3,306.06 × 905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.46x = 2,994,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,050.59/2,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.18

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