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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.89, 3,306.82 and 644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.89, 3,306.82 and 644.56 is: 966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.89 : 3,306.82 = 644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.89/3,306.82 = 644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.89x = 3,306.82 × 644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.89x = 2,131,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,443.90/2,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.69

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