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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.64, 3,306.78 and 817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.64, 3,306.78 and 817.32 is: 1,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.64 : 3,306.78 = 817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.64/3,306.78 = 817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.64x = 3,306.78 × 817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.64x = 2,702,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,697.43/2,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.91

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