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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.04, 3,043.32 and 1,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.04, 3,043.32 and 1,818.32 is: 2,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.04 : 3,043.32 = 1,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.04/3,043.32 = 1,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.04x = 3,043.32 × 1,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.04x = 5,533,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,533,729.62/2,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.04

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