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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.66, 4,419.36 and 2,208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.66, 4,419.36 and 2,208.36 is: 3,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.66 : 4,419.36 = 2,208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.66/4,419.36 = 2,208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.66x = 4,419.36 × 2,208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.66x = 9,759,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,537.85/3,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.42

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