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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.64, 3,307.28 and 665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.64, 3,307.28 and 665.60 is: 998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.64 : 3,307.28 = 665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.64/3,307.28 = 665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.64x = 3,307.28 × 665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.64x = 2,201,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,325.57/2,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.50

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