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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.25, 3,294.44 and 2,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.25, 3,294.44 and 2,029.12 is: 3,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.25 : 3,294.44 = 2,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.25/3,294.44 = 2,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.25x = 3,294.44 × 2,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.25x = 6,684,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,684,803.32/2,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.69

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