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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.09, 3,042.28 and 1,260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.09, 3,042.28 and 1,260.41 is: 1,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.09 : 3,042.28 = 1,260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.09/3,042.28 = 1,260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.09x = 3,042.28 × 1,260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.09x = 3,834,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,527.16/2,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.74

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