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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.64, 4,694.46 and 2,204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.64, 4,694.46 and 2,204.79 is: 3,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.64 : 4,694.46 = 2,204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.64/4,694.46 = 2,204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.64x = 4,694.46 × 2,204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.64x = 10,350,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,298.46/3,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.60

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