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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.85, 3,041.91 and 1,320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.85, 3,041.91 and 1,320.33 is: 1,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.85 : 3,041.91 = 1,320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.85/3,041.91 = 1,320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.85x = 3,041.91 × 1,320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.85x = 4,016,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,325.03/2,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.59

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