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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.08, 3,682.53 and 2,204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.08, 3,682.53 and 2,204.01 is: 3,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.08 : 3,682.53 = 2,204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.08/3,682.53 = 2,204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.08x = 3,682.53 × 2,204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.08x = 8,116,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116,332.95/2,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.19

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