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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.66, 3,035.49 and 1,928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.66, 3,035.49 and 1,928.66 is: 2,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.66 : 3,035.49 = 1,928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.66/3,035.49 = 1,928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.66x = 3,035.49 × 1,928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.66x = 5,854,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,428.14/2,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.48

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