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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.18, 3,041.52 and 1,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.18, 3,041.52 and 1,308.08 is: 1,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.18 : 3,041.52 = 1,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.18/3,041.52 = 1,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.18x = 3,041.52 × 1,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.18x = 3,978,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,551.48/2,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.00

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