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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.88, 3,307.31 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.88, 3,307.31 and 665.88 is: 998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.88 : 3,307.31 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.88/3,307.31 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.88x = 3,307.31 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.88x = 2,202,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,271.58/2,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.82

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