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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.24, 3,041.71 and 1,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.24, 3,041.71 and 1,260.09 is: 1,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.24 : 3,041.71 = 1,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.24/3,041.71 = 1,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.24x = 3,041.71 × 1,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.24x = 3,832,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,825.20/2,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.85

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