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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.92, 3,042.84 and 1,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.92, 3,042.84 and 1,260.84 is: 1,739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.92 : 3,042.84 = 1,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.92/3,042.84 = 1,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.92x = 3,042.84 × 1,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.92x = 3,836,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,534.39/2,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.99

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