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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.02, 4,407.96 and 2,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.02, 4,407.96 and 2,204.24 is: 3,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.02 : 4,407.96 = 2,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.02/4,407.96 = 2,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.02x = 4,407.96 × 2,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.02x = 9,716,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,201.75/2,937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.18

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