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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.52, 3,306.76 and 836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.52, 3,306.76 and 836.52 is: 1,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.52 : 3,306.76 = 836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.52/3,306.76 = 836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.52x = 3,306.76 × 836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.52x = 2,766,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,170.88/2,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.77

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