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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.74, 3,304.14 and 1,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.74, 3,304.14 and 1,326.16 is: 1,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.74 : 3,304.14 = 1,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.74/3,304.14 = 1,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.74x = 3,304.14 × 1,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.74x = 4,381,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,818.30/2,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.45

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