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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.58, 3,305.71 and 1,165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.58, 3,305.71 and 1,165.14 is: 1,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.58 : 3,305.71 = 1,165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.58/3,305.71 = 1,165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.58x = 3,305.71 × 1,165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.58x = 3,851,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,614.95/2,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.10

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