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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.33, 3,039.49 and 1,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.33, 3,039.49 and 1,406.59 is: 1,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.33 : 3,039.49 = 1,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.33/3,039.49 = 1,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.33x = 3,039.49 × 1,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.33x = 4,275,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,316.24/2,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.51

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