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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.40, 3,192.79 and 2,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.40, 3,192.79 and 2,204.20 is: 3,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.40 : 3,192.79 = 2,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.40/3,192.79 = 2,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.40x = 3,192.79 × 2,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.40x = 7,037,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,547.72/2,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.94

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