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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.12, 3,305.34 and 1,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.12, 3,305.34 and 1,034.16 is: 1,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.12 : 3,305.34 = 1,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.12/3,305.34 = 1,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.12x = 3,305.34 × 1,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.12x = 3,418,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,250.41/2,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.14

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