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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.10, 3,302.52 and 1,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.10, 3,302.52 and 1,337.86 is: 2,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.10 : 3,302.52 = 1,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.10/3,302.52 = 1,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.10x = 3,302.52 × 1,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.10x = 4,418,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,309.41/2,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.68

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