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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.24, 3,042.43 and 1,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.24, 3,042.43 and 1,320.73 is: 1,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.24 : 3,042.43 = 1,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.24/3,042.43 = 1,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.24x = 3,042.43 × 1,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.24x = 4,018,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,217.67/2,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.95

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