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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.87, 3,042.36 and 1,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.87, 3,042.36 and 1,260.50 is: 1,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.87 : 3,042.36 = 1,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.87/3,042.36 = 1,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.87x = 3,042.36 × 1,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.87x = 3,834,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,879.57/2,204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.28

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