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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.78, 3,306.20 and 835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.78, 3,306.20 and 835.82 is: 1,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.78 : 3,306.20 = 835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.78/3,306.20 = 835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.78x = 3,306.20 × 835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.78x = 2,763,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,388.08/2,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.36

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