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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.41, 3,042.22 and 1,457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.41, 3,042.22 and 1,457.07 is: 2,010.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.41 : 3,042.22 = 1,457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.41/3,042.22 = 1,457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.41x = 3,042.22 × 1,457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.41x = 4,432,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,740.73/2,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.85

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