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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.16, 3,040.60 and 1,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.16, 3,040.60 and 1,307.48 is: 1,803.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.16 : 3,040.60 = 1,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.16/3,040.60 = 1,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.16x = 3,040.60 × 1,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.16x = 3,975,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,523.69/2,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.65

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