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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.15, 3,040.14 and 1,417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.15, 3,040.14 and 1,417.43 is: 1,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.15 : 3,040.14 = 1,417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.15/3,040.14 = 1,417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.15x = 3,040.14 × 1,417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.15x = 4,309,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,185.64/2,204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.03

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