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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.66, 3,308.52 and 906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.66, 3,308.52 and 906.30 is: 1,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.66 : 3,308.52 = 906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.66/3,308.52 = 906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.66x = 3,308.52 × 906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.66x = 2,998,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,511.68/2,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.46

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