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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.43, 3,044.52 and 1,712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.43, 3,044.52 and 1,712.97 is: 2,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.43 : 3,044.52 = 1,712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.43/3,044.52 = 1,712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.43x = 3,044.52 × 1,712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.43x = 5,215,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,171.42/2,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.77

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