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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.82, 3,309 and 907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.82, 3,309 and 907.66 is: 1,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.82 : 3,309 = 907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.82/3,309 = 907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.82x = 3,309 × 907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.82x = 3,003,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,446.94/2,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.60

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