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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.03, 3,287.46 and 2,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.03, 3,287.46 and 2,050.94 is: 3,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.03 : 3,287.46 = 2,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.03/3,287.46 = 2,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.03x = 3,287.46 × 2,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.03x = 6,742,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,366.78/2,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.12

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