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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.91, 3,043.51 and 1,971.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.91, 3,043.51 and 1,971.37 is: 2,721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.91 : 3,043.51 = 1,971.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.91/3,043.51 = 1,971.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.91x = 3,043.51 × 1,971.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.91x = 5,999,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,866.06/2,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.14

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