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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.15, 3,042.89 and 1,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.15, 3,042.89 and 1,320.93 is: 1,822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.15 : 3,042.89 = 1,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.15/3,042.89 = 1,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.15x = 3,042.89 × 1,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.15x = 4,019,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,454.45/2,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.75

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