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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.47, 4,077.51 and 2,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.47, 4,077.51 and 2,204.14 is: 3,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.47 : 4,077.51 = 2,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.47/4,077.51 = 2,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.47x = 4,077.51 × 2,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.47x = 8,987,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,371.48/2,951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.05

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