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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.26, 4,078.59 and 2,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.26, 4,078.59 and 2,204.93 is: 3,046.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.26 : 4,078.59 = 2,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.26/4,078.59 = 2,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.26x = 4,078.59 × 2,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.26x = 8,992,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,985.06/2,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.14

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