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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.31, 3,306.48 and 1,049.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.31, 3,306.48 and 1,049.79 is: 1,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.31 : 3,306.48 = 1,049.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.31/3,306.48 = 1,049.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.31x = 3,306.48 × 1,049.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.31x = 3,471,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,109.64/2,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.69

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