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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.51, 3,042.26 and 1,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.51, 3,042.26 and 1,209.73 is: 1,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.51 : 3,042.26 = 1,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.51/3,042.26 = 1,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.51x = 3,042.26 × 1,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.51x = 3,680,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,313.19/2,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.45

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