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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.18, 3,268.80 and 1,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.18, 3,268.80 and 1,204.86 is: 1,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.18 : 3,268.80 = 1,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.18/3,268.80 = 1,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.18x = 3,268.80 × 1,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.18x = 3,938,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,446.37/2,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.65

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