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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.92, 3,042.31 and 1,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.92, 3,042.31 and 1,272.88 is: 1,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.92 : 3,042.31 = 1,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.92/3,042.31 = 1,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.92x = 3,042.31 × 1,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.92x = 3,872,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,473.98/2,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.29

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