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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.04, 3,042.66 and 1,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.04, 3,042.66 and 1,614.52 is: 2,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.04 : 3,042.66 = 1,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.04/3,042.66 = 1,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.04x = 3,042.66 × 1,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.04x = 4,912,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,435.42/2,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.82

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