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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.45, 3,059.04 and 1,904.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.45, 3,059.04 and 1,904.38 is: 2,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.45 : 3,059.04 = 1,904.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.45/3,059.04 = 1,904.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.45x = 3,059.04 × 1,904.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.45x = 5,825,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,574.60/2,221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.42

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