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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.15, 4,070.58 and 2,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.15, 4,070.58 and 2,204.84 is: 3,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.15 : 4,070.58 = 2,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.15/4,070.58 = 2,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.15x = 4,070.58 × 2,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.15x = 8,974,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974,991.92/2,952.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.16

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