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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.69, 3,307.40 and 818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.69, 3,307.40 and 818.03 is: 1,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.69 : 3,307.40 = 818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.69/3,307.40 = 818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.69x = 3,307.40 × 818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.69x = 2,705,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,552.42/2,204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.18

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