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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.67, 3,306.92 and 817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.67, 3,306.92 and 817.41 is: 1,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.67 : 3,306.92 = 817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.67/3,306.92 = 817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.67x = 3,306.92 × 817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.67x = 2,703,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,105.39/2,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.08

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