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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.52, 3,304.96 and 1,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.52, 3,304.96 and 1,108.32 is: 1,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.52 : 3,304.96 = 1,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.52/3,304.96 = 1,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.52x = 3,304.96 × 1,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.52x = 3,662,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,953.27/2,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.56

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