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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.25, 3,042.23 and 1,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.25, 3,042.23 and 1,273.29 is: 1,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.25 : 3,042.23 = 1,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.25/3,042.23 = 1,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.25x = 3,042.23 × 1,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.25x = 3,873,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,634.67/2,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.35

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