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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.94, 3,041.82 and 1,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.94, 3,041.82 and 1,763.46 is: 2,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.94 : 3,041.82 = 1,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.94/3,041.82 = 1,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.94x = 3,041.82 × 1,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.94x = 5,364,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,127.90/2,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.78

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