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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.04, 3,042.99 and 1,210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.04, 3,042.99 and 1,210.41 is: 1,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.04 : 3,042.99 = 1,210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.04/3,042.99 = 1,210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.04x = 3,042.99 × 1,210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.04x = 3,683,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,265.53/2,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.38

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