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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.01, 3,041.58 and 1,209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.01, 3,041.58 and 1,209.35 is: 1,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.01 : 3,041.58 = 1,209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.01/3,041.58 = 1,209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.01x = 3,041.58 × 1,209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.01x = 3,678,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,343.29/2,204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.93

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