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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.37, 3,041.64 and 1,320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.37, 3,041.64 and 1,320.66 is: 1,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.37 : 3,041.64 = 1,320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.37/3,041.64 = 1,320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.37x = 3,041.64 × 1,320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.37x = 4,016,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,972.28/2,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.28

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