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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.50, 3,308.24 and 906.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.50, 3,308.24 and 906.05 is: 1,359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.50 : 3,308.24 = 906.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.50/3,308.24 = 906.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.50x = 3,308.24 × 906.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.50x = 2,997,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,441.39/2,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.08

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