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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.97, 4,421.36 and 2,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.97, 4,421.36 and 2,009.57 is: 2,772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.97 : 4,421.36 = 2,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.97/4,421.36 = 2,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.97x = 4,421.36 × 2,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.97x = 8,885,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,015.33/3,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.26

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