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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.40, 3,308.40 and 2,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.40, 3,308.40 and 2,132.40 is: 3,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.40 : 3,308.40 = 2,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.40/3,308.40 = 2,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.40x = 3,308.40 × 2,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.40x = 7,054,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,832.16/2,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.34

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