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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.16, 3,041.75 and 1,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.16, 3,041.75 and 1,209.44 is: 1,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.16 : 3,041.75 = 1,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.16/3,041.75 = 1,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.16x = 3,041.75 × 1,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.16x = 3,678,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,814.12/2,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.03

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