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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.72, 4,391.01 and 2,204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.72, 4,391.01 and 2,204.01 is: 3,307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.72 : 4,391.01 = 2,204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.72/4,391.01 = 2,204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.72x = 4,391.01 × 2,204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.72x = 9,677,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,829.95/2,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.85

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