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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.20, 3,041.60 and 1,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.20, 3,041.60 and 1,259.81 is: 1,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.20 : 3,041.60 = 1,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.20/3,041.60 = 1,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.20x = 3,041.60 × 1,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.20x = 3,831,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,826.04/2,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.42

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