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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.46, 3,041.40 and 1,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.46, 3,041.40 and 1,259.58 is: 1,737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.46 : 3,041.40 = 1,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.46/3,041.40 = 1,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.46x = 3,041.40 × 1,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.46x = 3,830,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,886.61/2,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.79

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