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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.07, 3,041.54 and 1,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.07, 3,041.54 and 1,246.88 is: 1,720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.07 : 3,041.54 = 1,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.07/3,041.54 = 1,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.07x = 3,041.54 × 1,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.07x = 3,792,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,435.40/2,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.65

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