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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.08, 3,041.40 and 1,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.08, 3,041.40 and 1,259.80 is: 1,738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.08 : 3,041.40 = 1,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.08/3,041.40 = 1,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.08x = 3,041.40 × 1,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.08x = 3,831,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,555.72/2,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.39

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