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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.48, 3,306.40 and 1,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.48, 3,306.40 and 1,338.56 is: 2,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.48 : 3,306.40 = 1,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.48/3,306.40 = 1,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.48x = 3,306.40 × 1,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.48x = 4,425,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,814.78/2,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.65

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