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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.23, 3,041.93 and 1,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.23, 3,041.93 and 1,319.86 is: 1,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.23 : 3,041.93 = 1,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.23/3,041.93 = 1,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.23x = 3,041.93 × 1,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.23x = 4,014,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,921.73/2,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.46

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