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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.54, 3,040.65 and 1,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.54, 3,040.65 and 1,704.06 is: 2,352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.54 : 3,040.65 = 1,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.54/3,040.65 = 1,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.54x = 3,040.65 × 1,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.54x = 5,181,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,450.04/2,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.49

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