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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.84, 3,043.15 and 1,260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.84, 3,043.15 and 1,260.59 is: 1,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.84 : 3,043.15 = 1,260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.84/3,043.15 = 1,260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.84x = 3,043.15 × 1,260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.84x = 3,836,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,146.09/2,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.87

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