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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.09, 3,299.40 and 1,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.09, 3,299.40 and 1,281.06 is: 1,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.09 : 3,299.40 = 1,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.09/3,299.40 = 1,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.09x = 3,299.40 × 1,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.09x = 4,226,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,729.36/2,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.81

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