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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.91, 3,324.06 and 2,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.91, 3,324.06 and 2,085.84 is: 3,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.91 : 3,324.06 = 2,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.91/3,324.06 = 2,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.91x = 3,324.06 × 2,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.91x = 6,933,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,457.31/2,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.55

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