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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.99, 3,042.81 and 1,320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.99, 3,042.81 and 1,320.29 is: 1,821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.99 : 3,042.81 = 1,320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.99/3,042.81 = 1,320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.99x = 3,042.81 × 1,320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.99x = 4,017,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,391.61/2,204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.95

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