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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.36, 2,819.70 and 1,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.36, 2,819.70 and 1,204.20 is: 1,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.36 : 2,819.70 = 1,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.36/2,819.70 = 1,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.36x = 2,819.70 × 1,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.36x = 3,395,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,482.74/2,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.72

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