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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.64, 3,306.33 and 1,858.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.64, 3,306.33 and 1,858.17 is: 2,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.64 : 3,306.33 = 1,858.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.64/3,306.33 = 1,858.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.64x = 3,306.33 × 1,858.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.64x = 6,143,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,723.22/2,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.72

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