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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.32, 3,041.85 and 1,209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.32, 3,041.85 and 1,209.57 is: 1,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.32 : 3,041.85 = 1,209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.32/3,041.85 = 1,209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.32x = 3,041.85 × 1,209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.32x = 3,679,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,349.30/2,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.16

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