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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.55, 3,306.11 and 817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.55, 3,306.11 and 817.83 is: 1,226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.55 : 3,306.11 = 817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.55/3,306.11 = 817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.55x = 3,306.11 × 817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.55x = 2,703,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,831.85/2,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.48

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