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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.38, 4,002.33 and 2,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.38, 4,002.33 and 2,204.34 is: 3,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.38 : 4,002.33 = 2,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.38/4,002.33 = 2,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.38x = 4,002.33 × 2,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.38x = 8,822,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822,496.11/2,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.31

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