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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.76, 3,008.16 and 1,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.76, 3,008.16 and 1,226.40 is: 1,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.76 : 3,008.16 = 1,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.76/3,008.16 = 1,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.76x = 3,008.16 × 1,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.76x = 3,689,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,207.42/2,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.22

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