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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.46, 3,041.73 and 1,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.46, 3,041.73 and 1,418.40 is: 1,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.46 : 3,041.73 = 1,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.46/3,041.73 = 1,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.46x = 3,041.73 × 1,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.46x = 4,314,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,389.83/2,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.12

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