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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.24, 4,068.59 and 2,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.24, 4,068.59 and 2,204.40 is: 3,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.24 : 4,068.59 = 2,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.24/4,068.59 = 2,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.24x = 4,068.59 × 2,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.24x = 8,968,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,799.80/2,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.96

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