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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.27, 3,307.17 and 1,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.27, 3,307.17 and 1,381.56 is: 2,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.27 : 3,307.17 = 1,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.27/3,307.17 = 1,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.27x = 3,307.17 × 1,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.27x = 4,569,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,053.79/2,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.82

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