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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.08, 4,489.44 and 2,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.08, 4,489.44 and 2,204.48 is: 3,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.08 : 4,489.44 = 2,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.08/4,489.44 = 2,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.08x = 4,489.44 × 2,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.08x = 9,896,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,896,880.69/3,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.38

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