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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.02, 3,306.74 and 888.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.02, 3,306.74 and 888.38 is: 1,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.02 : 3,306.74 = 888.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.02/3,306.74 = 888.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.02x = 3,306.74 × 888.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.02x = 2,937,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,641.68/2,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.25

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