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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.14, 3,042.92 and 1,260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.14, 3,042.92 and 1,260.95 is: 1,740.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.14 : 3,042.92 = 1,260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.14/3,042.92 = 1,260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.14x = 3,042.92 × 1,260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.14x = 3,836,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,957.91/2,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.01

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