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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.94, 3,306.67 and 888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.94, 3,306.67 and 888.35 is: 1,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.94 : 3,306.67 = 888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.94/3,306.67 = 888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.94x = 3,306.67 × 888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.94x = 2,937,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,485.14/2,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.23

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