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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.28, 3,606.88 and 2,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.28, 3,606.88 and 2,204.32 is: 3,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.28 : 3,606.88 = 2,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.28/3,606.88 = 2,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.28x = 3,606.88 × 2,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.28x = 7,950,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,717.72/2,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.30

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