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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.12, 3,043.44 and 1,274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.12, 3,043.44 and 1,274.16 is: 1,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.12 : 3,043.44 = 1,274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.12/3,043.44 = 1,274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.12x = 3,043.44 × 1,274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.12x = 3,877,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,829.51/2,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.56

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