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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205, 3,305.27 and 1,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205, 3,305.27 and 1,383.86 is: 2,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205 : 3,305.27 = 1,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205/3,305.27 = 1,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205x = 3,305.27 × 1,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205x = 4,574,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,007.50/2,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.38

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