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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.96, 4,006.08 and 2,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.96, 4,006.08 and 2,197.92 is: 3,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.96 : 4,006.08 = 2,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.96/4,006.08 = 2,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.96x = 4,006.08 × 2,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.96x = 8,805,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,805,043.35/2,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.04

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