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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.72, 3,625.56 and 2,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.72, 3,625.56 and 2,204.88 is: 3,305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.72 : 3,625.56 = 2,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.72/3,625.56 = 2,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.72x = 3,625.56 × 2,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.72x = 7,993,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,924.73/2,418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.02

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