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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.56, 3,042.18 and 1,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.56, 3,042.18 and 1,273 is: 1,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.56 : 3,042.18 = 1,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.56/3,042.18 = 1,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.56x = 3,042.18 × 1,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.56x = 3,872,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,695.14/2,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.67

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