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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.38, 4,078.71 and 2,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.38, 4,078.71 and 2,208.04 is: 3,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.38 : 4,078.71 = 2,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.38/4,078.71 = 2,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.38x = 4,078.71 × 2,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.38x = 9,005,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,945.59/2,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.31

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