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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.16, 3,305.82 and 905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.16, 3,305.82 and 905.72 is: 1,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.16 : 3,305.82 = 905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.16/3,305.82 = 905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.16x = 3,305.82 × 905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.16x = 2,994,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,147.29/2,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.79

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