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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.13, 4,004.17 and 2,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.13, 4,004.17 and 2,204.86 is: 3,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.13 : 4,004.17 = 2,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.13/4,004.17 = 2,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.13x = 4,004.17 × 2,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.13x = 8,828,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,634.27/2,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.89

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