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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.46, 3,044.43 and 2,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.46, 3,044.43 and 2,017.26 is: 2,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.46 : 3,044.43 = 2,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.46/3,044.43 = 2,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.46x = 3,044.43 × 2,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.46x = 6,141,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141,406.86/2,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.90

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