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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.52, 3,304.35 and 904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.52, 3,304.35 and 904.88 is: 1,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.52 : 3,304.35 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.52/3,304.35 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.52x = 3,304.35 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.52x = 2,990,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,040.23/2,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.32

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