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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.77, 3,306.64 and 644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.77, 3,306.64 and 644.43 is: 966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.77 : 3,306.64 = 644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.77/3,306.64 = 644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.77x = 3,306.64 × 644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.77x = 2,130,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,898.02/2,204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.49

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