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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.71, 3,041.61 and 1,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.71, 3,041.61 and 1,364.84 is: 1,882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.71 : 3,041.61 = 1,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.71/3,041.61 = 1,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.71x = 3,041.61 × 1,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.71x = 4,151,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,310.99/2,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.93

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