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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.66, 3,039.32 and 1,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.66, 3,039.32 and 1,575.02 is: 2,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.66 : 3,039.32 = 1,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.66/3,039.32 = 1,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.66x = 3,039.32 × 1,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.66x = 4,786,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,989.79/2,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.31

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