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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.16, 3,043.19 and 1,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.16, 3,043.19 and 1,261.09 is: 1,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.16 : 3,043.19 = 1,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.16/3,043.19 = 1,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.16x = 3,043.19 × 1,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.16x = 3,837,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,736.48/2,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.34

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