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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.25, 3,307.81 and 1,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.25, 3,307.81 and 1,474.17 is: 2,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.25 : 3,307.81 = 1,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.25/3,307.81 = 1,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.25x = 3,307.81 × 1,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.25x = 4,876,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,274.27/2,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.21

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