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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.10, 3,041.73 and 1,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.10, 3,041.73 and 1,259.55 is: 1,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.10 : 3,041.73 = 1,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.10/3,041.73 = 1,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.10x = 3,041.73 × 1,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.10x = 3,831,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,211.02/2,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.22

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