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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.51, 3,306.71 and 644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.51, 3,306.71 and 644.45 is: 966.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.51 : 3,306.71 = 644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.51/3,306.71 = 644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.51x = 3,306.71 × 644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.51x = 2,131,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,006.04/2,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.66

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