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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.64, 3,042.28 and 1,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.64, 3,042.28 and 1,209.96 is: 1,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.64 : 3,042.28 = 1,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.64/3,042.28 = 1,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.64x = 3,042.28 × 1,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.64x = 3,681,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,037.11/2,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.68

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