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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.74, 3,561.93 and 2,204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.74, 3,561.93 and 2,204.22 is: 3,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.74 : 3,561.93 = 2,204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.74/3,561.93 = 2,204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.74x = 3,561.93 × 2,204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.74x = 7,851,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,277.34/2,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.95

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