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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.64, 3,303.72 and 2,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.64, 3,303.72 and 2,042.64 is: 3,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.64 : 3,303.72 = 2,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.64/3,303.72 = 2,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.64x = 3,303.72 × 2,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.64x = 6,748,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,310.62/2,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.96

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