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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.89, 3,304.81 and 904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.89, 3,304.81 and 904.75 is: 1,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.89 : 3,304.81 = 904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.89/3,304.81 = 904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.89x = 3,304.81 × 904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.89x = 2,990,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,026.85/2,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.09

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