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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.93, 4,076.30 and 2,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.93, 4,076.30 and 2,204.62 is: 3,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.93 : 4,076.30 = 2,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.93/4,076.30 = 2,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.93x = 4,076.30 × 2,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.93x = 8,986,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,687.83/2,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.34

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