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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.02, 3,042.83 and 1,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.02, 3,042.83 and 1,210.30 is: 1,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.02 : 3,042.83 = 1,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.02/3,042.83 = 1,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.02x = 3,042.83 × 1,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.02x = 3,682,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,737.15/2,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.16

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