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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.72, 3,297.36 and 1,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.72, 3,297.36 and 1,333.20 is: 1,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.72 : 3,297.36 = 1,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.72/3,297.36 = 1,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.72x = 3,297.36 × 1,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.72x = 4,396,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,040.35/2,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.92

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