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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.22, 3,041.54 and 1,259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.22, 3,041.54 and 1,259.85 is: 1,738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.22 : 3,041.54 = 1,259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.22/3,041.54 = 1,259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.22x = 3,041.54 × 1,259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.22x = 3,831,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,862.66/2,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.43

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