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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.21, 3,041.73 and 1,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.21, 3,041.73 and 1,319.55 is: 1,820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.21 : 3,041.73 = 1,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.21/3,041.73 = 1,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.21x = 3,041.73 × 1,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.21x = 4,013,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,714.82/2,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.94

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