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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.98, 3,035.23 and 1,906.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.98, 3,035.23 and 1,906.09 is: 2,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.98 : 3,035.23 = 1,906.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.98/3,035.23 = 1,906.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.98x = 3,035.23 × 1,906.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.98x = 5,785,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,409.20/2,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.80

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